Graduate Manager Programme - South Coast

Hollywood Bowl Group • Full-time • Southampton, City Of Southampton, England, United Kingdom • from £26,800 / year • 1m ago

🎳 Fast-track your career in one of the UK’s leading entertainment brands — leadership, learning and plenty of fun await!

About the Company

Hollywood Bowl Group is the UK’s market leader in experiential family entertainment, with 75 centres and growing. Operating under the Hollywood Bowl and Putt and Play brands, they combine bowling, golf, arcade games, and food to deliver unforgettable social experiences. As a listed company with a strong culture of inclusion, development, and innovation, they’re on a mission to create affordable fun for everyone.

About the Opportunity

The 18-month Hospitality Graduate Scheme offers a dynamic route into management in the leisure industry. Based on the South Coast (Southampton), you’ll rotate through all areas of centre operations — from front-of-house and amusements to bar and team leadership. You’ll receive 1-to-1 mentoring, hands-on training, and a pathway into the Centre Manager in Training programme post-graduation. Perks include food discounts, bonus holidays, and healthcare options — all in a business that believes in growing future leaders.

Start Date: October 2025

What We’re Looking For

✅ Minimum 2:2 degree in any subject

✅ Some experience in retail, hospitality or leisure (customer-facing role preferred)

✅ Flexibility to travel between regional centres

✅ Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)

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