Bowling and Events Manager

Round1
Riverside, IL

: Are you into video games, bowling, or karaoke? Are you friendly, and outgoing? Do you enjoy being around people and working in a fun environment? Then you're the kind of person we'd love to hire! The Bowling Manager is responsible for the sales, profits, staffing, image, and operation of the bowling department which entails rentals and parties. The manager will be responsible for the administration of business goals in revenues, expense, profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee morale for these departments. Please note you must be at least 21 with a High School Diploma or GED to apply. Open availability, especially nights and weekends, is preferred. We require staff that handle and serve alcohol to be at least 21+ Essential Duties:
  • Responsible for the sales and profit projections of the bowling department which entails rentals and parties.
  • Meets or exceeds sales goals through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures.
  • Be consistently on the floor to provide personal sales support and trouble shoot store.
  • Directly supervises department supervisors to ensure they are in compliance with established store policies, procedures, and sales goals.
  • Provides operational and customer service training for BO employees at all levels which entails rentals and parties.
  • Holds weekly staff meetings with department supervisors to discuss and resolve any issues relating to operations, staffing, customer service, etc.
  • Writes and/or updates operations manual for departments to include day-to-day procedures.
  • Prepares and presents performance evaluations and counseling notices to direct reports.
  • Knows and understands department's employees' job responsibilities.
  • Proactively supports any promotional activities within the store and contributes to an effective working environment.
  • Assists the Marketing Department with ideas to help increase store traffic upon request.
  • Conducts alcohol and age restriction control in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintains confidential discussions of employees' increases, promotions, or transfers.
  • Reports all irregular issues and problems to store management for solutions.
  • Assist in ensuring that the facility is always clean and organized.
  • Performs all shift duties as required by the General Manager.
  • Additional Duties and Responsibilities are to be performed when directed by the General Manager.
  • Ensure that all safety standards such as OSHA are maintained.
  • Ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
  • Support bowling and party good image
  • Oversee bowling and party preparation
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas
  • Ensure employees comply with health and bowling safety standards and regulations
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding bowling and party quality or service.
  • Provide support to all departments
  • Be able to do high-altitude tasks as needed
  • Follows and ensures “daily duties checklist” is being done and signed/initialed
  • Promotes and sells bowling games, membership, and pro shop products
  • Operates bowling pinsetter system (VECTOR/SYNC)
  • Performs lane maintenance (Need to receive pin chaser training)
  • Provides customers with bowling tips and techniques
  • Conducts all procedures for “Moonlight Strike Game”
  • Performs as department supervisor by controlling staffing (10 min. and lunch breaks)
  • Conducts opening and closing duties for the department (Brings in/Takes out Tills)
  • Conducts refunds and till counts
  • Provides exceptional customer service
  • Other tasks as assigned by store management
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining supply stock
Knowledge, Skill, and Experience:
  • Keep employees motivated, lead by example, resolve conflicts and be prompt when responding to subordinates.
  • Maintain a budget for supplies
Human Resources:
  • Selects, coaches, and develops effective staff for Bowling, Karaoke, and Events Departments.
  • Develops a diverse, high-performance team by coaching, counseling,g and mentoring.
  • Review department timesheets for accuracy of hours and overtime.
  • Assists with new hire orientation for store employees.
  • Monitors departments' staffing on a daily basis to ensure each department is adequately staffed.
  • Prepares performance evaluations and counseling notices, as required, for direct reports.
Auditing:
  • Audits refunds and/or credits against itemized sales from the previous day.
  • Audits cash drawers and transactions.
  • Audits and track special events.
  • Creates Daily Audit Reports with sales information and auditing discoveries for store management.
  • Researches problems discovered during audits.
Safety, Loss Prevention, and Procedural Compliance:
  • Follows Company guidelines for managing confidential information, customer satisfaction, and supervising store personnel.
  • Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of assigned facilities to comply with security, safety,y and environmental codes and ordinances.
  • Enforces compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies pertaining to safety and loss prevention.
  • Complies with all OSHA requirements.
Non-Essential Duties:
  • Contributes to improvement or more efficient and less expensive ways and means in-store processes.
  • Assists in the research and development of resources that create timely and efficient store workflow.
  • Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Executive Management.
  • Assists in the maintenance and/or update of store IIPP and OSHA records.
  • Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
  • Maintains good communication with general management, customer service associates, and outside contacts.
  • Complies and maintains confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Some colleges prefer but do not require; a minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in the bowling, entertainment, or hospitality industries.
  • Customer service experience in a similar or comparable work environment, strong verbal communication skills supported by a pleasant and positive attitude of “can do” success.
  • Strong operational skills with a focus on great time management.
  • Previous experience in retail/restaurant or customer service environment required, previous experience in management preferably of a bowling or game center highly desirable.
  • Ability to lead by example
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a bowling center/arcade environment where high levels of noise, dust, and activity can be expected. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, stretch, twist, climb, and have a high level of mobility/flexibility in small spaces. The employee is required to stand and walk for extensive periods of time without breaks during busy times. In addition, the employee will need to be able to use their hands/fingers to handle feel and reach with hands and arms. Lifting and/or moving up to 100 lbs with assistance is required. If interested, please submit your resume or apply online at Check out our Facebook (Search: Round1HQ), Instagram (Round1USA), and Twitter (@Round1USA) for more information

Posted 2026-07-23

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