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Food Runner
Company : Bowlero
Location : New York, NY, 10036
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.
WHAT OUR FOOD RUNNERS DO
Our Food Runners take and fulfill food and drink orders (sometimes liaising with a lane server/captain, sometimes going directly to the guest) and do their part to help maintain the overall cleanliness of the center and ensure the guest experience is the absolute best it can be.
A FOOD RUNNER’S DAY-TO-DAY
- Deliver guests’ food & beverage orders
- Work with lane servers and kitchen staff to ensure orders are taken and prepared accurately and swiftly
- Learn our menu, promotions, and weekly specials and relay them to our guests
- Accurately ring sales for all Food & Beverage
- Help keep the center clean
- Promote responsible alcohol sales and service and comply with all local regulations
WHAT IT TAKES
- HS Diploma or equivalent restaurant/hospitality experience (Optional)
- Proven success in school/previous job experience
- Must meet the minimum age required by state law to serve alcohol
PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB)
- Free Bowling!
- $1 Arcade Play
- 20% off Events
- 50% off Food & Beverages
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.
Job Type: Part-time
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Who We Are
Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.
The pay range for this position is $16.50 to $18.00/hour.
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: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits
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Frequently asked questions
Bowlero’s Food Runner position blends fast-paced food delivery with a lively entertainment setting, offering perks like free bowling and arcade discounts. Unlike typical restaurant roles, this job emphasizes guest interaction within a dynamic atmosphere, often coordinating closely with lane servers to enhance the overall guest experience unique to New York’s entertainment scene.
Expect to be on your feet frequently, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting with assistance. The role demands stamina and agility to navigate busy lanes efficiently, maintaining cleanliness while delivering orders promptly. It suits candidates comfortable with active shifts in a vibrant entertainment environment typical of New York City.
Yes, Food Runners must comply with New York State’s minimum age laws and responsible alcohol service regulations. Bowlero ensures staff are informed about these rules to promote safe beverage handling and legal compliance, protecting both employees and guests in this bustling metropolitan market.
Bowlero offers $16.50 to $18.00 per hour, which aligns well with NYC’s hospitality wage trends. Coupled with performance incentives and employee perks like discounts and free activities, this compensation package provides a competitive option for part-time workers balancing city living expenses.
Strong communication, quick multitasking, and familiarity with local hospitality standards are key. Candidates who adapt swiftly to fast-paced environments, understand menu details, and provide courteous guest service gain an edge in competitive New York markets where efficiency and friendliness drive repeat business.
Unlike food demonstrators who focus on sampling, or road runners delivering supplies, Bowlero Food Runners actively engage with guests, coordinate between kitchen and lane staff, and ensure accurate order delivery. This role uniquely integrates food service with entertainment venue operations in NYC’s leisure industry.
Bowlero’s Food Runner roles primarily target evening and night shifts with weekend availability, catering to students and part-time workers. This schedule flexibility supports those balancing other commitments while capitalizing on peak entertainment hours typical of NYC nightlife.
Bowlero provides training focused on menu details, weekly specials, and promotions, empowering Food Runners to confidently inform guests and upsell. This knowledge enriches the guest experience and helps runners contribute to sales accuracy, vital in New York’s competitive service landscape.
Beyond competitive wages, Bowlero offers free bowling, discounted food and beverages, and arcade play opportunities, creating a fun work environment. These perks, combined with performance-based incentives, distinguish Bowlero as an attractive option for Food Runners seeking more than just a paycheck in NYC.
While prior hospitality experience can be beneficial, Bowlero welcomes motivated individuals who demonstrate reliability and eagerness to learn. The company values a positive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly, making it accessible for newcomers aiming to enter New York’s entertainment service industry.