How to hire a lane attendant

How to hire a lane attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lane attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lane attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lane attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The lane attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A lane attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lane attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of lane attendants.

   Type of Lane Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Lane Attendant		$9-16
   Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
   Recreation Attendant	Recreation attendants assist instructors and visitors with various recreational activities. The basic duties of the position involve monitoring the front desk of recreation centers and usage of its facilities, making for a vital component of its operations... Show more	$6-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Front Desk
   • Alley
   • Food Orders
   • Drink Orders
   • Safety Procedures
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Recreation Facility
   • Oiling
   • Clean Tables
   • General Maintenance
   • Customer Orders
   • Bowling Balls
   • Bartending

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform various janitorial duties in maintaining sanitary and cleanliness of the bowling alley facility and snack bar.
   • Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned area to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the guests and members of the organization.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Load and unload to washers and dryers while maintain maintenance of machines and also production.
   • Attend and play inside and outside games such as coloring and baseball with child participants.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lane attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lane attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lane attendants' average salary in alabama is 44% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lane attendants 41% less than senior-level lane attendants.
   • Certifications. A lane attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a lane attendant's salary.

   Average lane attendant salary

   $12.89hourly

   $26,803 yearly

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   Entry-level lane attendant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a lane attendant job description

   A lane attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a lane attendant job description:

   Lane attendant job description example

   Pay starts at $15.50 an hour. Please submit a resume when applying! #TC
   
   Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn't any ordinary workplace; it's the beginning of a bowled new career as a Food & Beverage Attendant/Runner with Bowlero Corp.
   
   Do you love being active and on your feet-interacting with people and surrounded by all the action? Our Food & Beverage Attendants/Runners play an important role in the culinary experience of our guests. They 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.
   
   Essential Duties: Get a glimpse of all you'll experience as one of our Food & Beverage Attendants/Runners
   
   know your orders
   
   * Sometimes you'll be taking and delivering food & beverage orders directly from customers; other times you'll be liaising between kitchen and a lane server. You'll make accuracy your mission and speedy, friendly delivery your top priority
   
   guide the guest
   
   * Learn our menu backwards and forwards and be knowledgeable about all our current promos and weekly specials. Got a favorite menu item? Let your guests know!
   
   WORK THE REGISTER
   
   * Accurately ring sales for all Food & Beverage at the counter and follow our cash control procedures
   
   keep it clean
   
   * Help keep the seating, food service, and dining areas clean and organized, bussing tables around the lanes and concourse areas and returning dishes to the kitchen
   * Clean and organize bar, cooking, and service areas, washing, rinsing, and sterilizing bar ware, dishes, utensils, and other equipment
   * Ensure that all laneside areas have been properly washed/sanitized prior to turnover
   
   serve responsibly
   
   * Promote responsible alcohol sales and service and comply with all local regulations
   
   who you are
   
   You're attuned to the needs of our guests, possessing a high level of customer service savvy and well-developed interpersonal skills. Solid communication skills are a must-and you've got those too. You know what it means to be a team player and you can multitask with the best of them.
   
   desired skills: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our team
   
   * HS Diploma or equivalent restaurant/hospitality experience
   * Proven success in school/previous job experience
   * Must meet the minimum age required by state law to serve alcohol
   
   the Bowlero Corp team
   
   Bowlero. Bowlmor Lanes. AMF. Our family of brands features the best in bowling entertainment and events at 300 striking locations nationwide. And now, with the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association), we're bringing bowling to the world. We're committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. Because when work is this much fun, it doesn't feel like work at all. Join our team of over 8,000 associates, and discover what it means to live the #BowledLife.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right lane attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lane attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit lane attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit lane attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lane attendant

   Once you've selected the best lane attendant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new lane attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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