Senior Vice President Bowling Machine Operations, Maintenance, and Support

About the Company

Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies globally, operating 360 upscale and traditional bowling centers, five expansive waterparks, a large amusement park in California, and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets. Starting with a single bowling center in 1997, we’ve grown into a powerhouse with 14,000 associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core, and we deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit. We seek only the most talented and committed individuals, offering abundant rewards and sustained career growth opportunities.

About the Role

This role leads the global strategy and teams responsible for the repair, maintenance, and support of all pinsetters, pinspotters, string machines, bowling lanes, and scoring equipment. The position is based at our corporate headquarters in Miami, FL, with national oversight and required travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct the entire maintenance operations strategy across all 360 bowling locations.
• Optimize machine performance to reduce downtime and improve lane reliability.
• Oversee regional and center-level mechanics teams.
• Drive innovation by implementing modern automated diagnostic tools and smart repair systems.
• Manage multi-million dollar equipment and parts budgets.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale machine or fleet operations management, mechanical engineering, or amusement/entertainment machine maintenance.
• Deep hands-on experience with electromechanical equipment in high-uptime environments (e.g., manufacturing, amusement, HVAC, fleet). Familiarity with pinsetters or string machines is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing large, geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $225,000 - $275,000 per year, plus performance bonuses.