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Lane Server
Company : Bowlero
Location : Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 5 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 Lane Server and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.
WHAT OUR LANE SERVERS DO
Our Lane Servers are world-class ambassadors of our entertainment centers. They interact with our guests, serve them the awesome eats of our signature menus, and provide them with the kind of exceptional service that has them returning again and again. If you’re team-oriented and great with people, you’ll be perfect for this role.
A LANE SERVER’S DAY-TO-DAY
- Take, deliver, and close out food and beverage orders
- Learn our menu, promotions, and specials and relay them to our guests
- Check back with guests routinely
- Assist guests with all questions, requests, and issue resolution
- Help keep the center clean
- Set up, stock, and organize your assigned work area
- Recommend/upsell the center experience
WHAT IT TAKES
- 2 Years of related experience
- HS Diploma (Optional)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- A commitment to great guest service
- 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 $9.00 to $9.90 / 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
Lane Servers at Bowlero in Buffalo Grove typically earn between $9.00 and $9.90 per hour. This pay range aligns with local standards for part-time entertainment service roles, offering a competitive wage enhanced by performance incentives and employee discounts.
Absolutely. A Lane Server specializes in merging hospitality with entertainment, needing strong social skills, familiarity with bowling center promotions, and the ability to manage food and beverage orders while maintaining a lively guest experience.
Starting as a Lane Server can lead to roles in guest services management, event coordination, or supervisory positions within entertainment venues. The role builds valuable interpersonal and multitasking skills appreciated across hospitality and entertainment industries.
Candidates should emphasize previous customer service roles, ability to work in fast-paced environments, and any experience with food and beverage service. Demonstrating enthusiasm for entertainment and team collaboration is also key.
Yes, Bowlero provides perks like free bowling, discounted arcade games, and significant food and beverage discounts. These benefits create a fun work atmosphere and add value beyond competitive pay.
Buffalo Grove's entertainment sector is growing, but positions like Lane Server remain moderately competitive due to the part-time nature and appealing work environment. Candidates with prior hospitality experience tend to have an edge.
Lane Servers spend much of their shift walking, bending, and standing, often lifting light items. This active environment requires stamina and comfort with multitasking to keep up with guest needs efficiently.
Evening and weekend shifts suit those seeking flexible part-time roles but may limit daytime availability. This schedule enables students or second-job holders to balance personal commitments while earning income.
Bowlero’s single-location setup in Buffalo Grove means local traffic patterns and public transit options impact commute times. Prospective servers often weigh proximity and evening traffic to ensure manageable daily travel.
Bowlero’s Lane Server role uniquely combines hospitality with interactive entertainment perks, emphasizing guest engagement in a vibrant bowling environment alongside exclusive employee benefits not commonly found in standard server positions.