Food Runner
Company : Bowlero
Location : White Plains, NY, 10607
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
White Plains offers a moderate number of food runner positions, especially in entertainment venues like Bowlero. Competition tends to rise during weekends and evenings, so having prior experience or knowledge of local dining trends can give applicants an edge in this lively hospitality scene.
Food runners in White Plains typically earn between $16.50 and $18.00 per hour, aligning well with regional standards. Nearby metropolitan areas might offer slightly higher wages, but the cost of living difference often balances overall compensation for similar entry-level hospitality roles.
Emphasize your ability to quickly deliver food and drinks, familiarity with menu items and promotions, and teamwork with kitchen and serving staff. Demonstrating reliability in maintaining cleanliness and compliance with alcohol service laws also boosts your profile for food runner jobs.
Yes, Bowlero provides a vibrant atmosphere where food runners gain practical experience in fast-paced service, learn customer interaction, and develop multitasking skills. This role can serve as a stepping stone to bartending, hosting, or management positions within entertainment-focused hospitality.
Bowlero’s food runners enjoy perks like free bowling and discounted food and beverages, enhancing job satisfaction. The role involves close coordination with lane servers and kitchen staff in an entertainment-rich environment, offering a unique blend of service and guest engagement.
Absolutely, the busiest times at Bowlero fall during evening and weekend hours, which require food runners to be flexible with their schedules. These shifts offer more interaction with guests and opportunities for performance-based incentives.
While a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, Bowlero also values relevant restaurant or hospitality experience. Meeting the minimum legal age to serve alcohol is mandatory, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Besides competitive pay, Bowlero offers performance-based incentives, healthcare options, and generous discounts on food, drinks, and entertainment. This comprehensive rewards package aims to foster employee satisfaction and long-term engagement.
Food runners at Bowlero will be on their feet for extended periods, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting items with help. The dynamic environment requires stamina and agility to keep pace with guest demands and maintain service quality.
Food runners are trained to promote responsible alcohol consumption and strictly adhere to New York State’s legal age requirements. This ensures a safe guest experience and compliance with all applicable regulations within the entertainment venue.