District Manager of Operations

Lucky Strike
  • Gilbert, Arizona
    24 days ago

    Job Description

    Who We Are:

    Why Lucky Strike?
     
    We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.
     
    From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.
     
    When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.
    Overview:

    The Role
     
    As a District Manager of Operations, you will own the performance of your entire district, develop your General Managers into stronger operators, and execute the sales and operational plans that move the business forward.
    What You'll Do
    • Own sales growth, operational consistency, and profitability across all centers in your district
    • Develop General Managers through direct coaching, performance management, and succession planning
    • Hold full financial accountability for district revenue, labor, COGS, and operating expenses
    • Execute district-wide sales strategies across events, food and beverage, attractions, and guest engagement
    • Ensure facility readiness, safety compliance, and brand standards are upheld at every location
    • Maintain an active field presence during peak periods including nights, weekends, and holidays
    What You'll Bring
    • 7 or more years of multi-unit leadership in entertainment, hospitality, or food and beverage with a strong financial track record
    • Demonstrated ability to drive district-wide sales growth and operational performance across multiple locations
    • A strong record of building and developing General Manager talent
    • Advanced financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, margin management, labor optimization, and cost control
    • An analytical and accountable approach to performance; you find the gaps, build the plan, and follow through
    • Experience in succession planning and leadership pipeline development
    • Willingness to travel regularly and work nights, weekends, and holidays
    What You'll Get
     
    Our people are the reason guests keep coming back. Here is what we offer our Management team:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
    • Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
    • 401(k) Retirement Plans
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Vacation and Holidays
    • Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!

     

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    Benefits:

    Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGilbert, Arizona

    Skills

    • Amusement Parksunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Groundskeepingunmatched
    • Hospitality Revenueunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Regional Salesunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Succession Planningunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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