Hollywood Bowl Group

At Hollywood Bowl Group our mission is shaped by our Team, Customers and Shareholders.
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Hollywood Bowl Group, the UK's leading ten-pin bowling and competitive socialising business, boasts over 70 centres operating under the Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars brands. Its passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition is evident in its innovative customer experience. The Group's values and ways of working foster a supportive and inclusive environment that champions progression and encourages high-energy, engaging individuals.

Hollywood Bowl Group's commitment to its employees is unparalleled. The organisation's wellbeing toolkit demonstrates its dedication to employee wellbeing, offering a ra.nge of resources, including regular news articles, guided meditations, health assessments, mental health training, and wellbeing training embedded across all top talent programmes. Monthly wellbeing conversations are recorded in every one-to-one, and a team of Mental Health First Aiders are available both centrally and regionally.

Furthermore, the Group provides a free-to-use, confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for all employees and their dependents living at the same address. This is supplemented by a free-to-use wellbeing app, providing a wealth of resources for employees to access at their convenience.

The Group's focus on recognising and rewarding employee efforts is evident in everything from energy packs provided during peak trade to lavish trips for top performers. Through listening groups and feedback forums, Hollywood Bowl Group ensures the voice of its employees is heard and acted upon, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

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Leadership

65% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

CEO, Stephen Burns, holds regular listening groups and is dedicated to acting on the feedback and makes sure he communicates actions taken through ‘You Said, We Did’ updates. He visits sites on a regular basis, celebrates success, interacts with teams through the organisation’s internal communication platform, and operates with an open door policy.
My Company

74% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The organisation’s Cultural Induction and our Behavioural Wheel Roadshow is delivered to all new starters. Its Culture and Development team are dedicated to shaping the training and development required for its teams. Last year the organisation ran a number of workshops and bespoke training for anyone across the business that had a specific training need.
My Manager

81% of staff agreed

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Exciting opportunities are provided for management secondments. They allow those who aspire to be a manager to take on the role in a safe environment, where they have the autonomy to make their own decisions while being supported by a mentor. They also share in the company's success through its performance bonus scheme.

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65% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

CEO, Stephen Burns, holds regular listening groups and is dedicated to acting on the feedback and makes sure he communicates actions taken through ‘You Said, We Did’ updates. He visits sites on a regular basis, celebrates success, interacts with teams through the organisation’s internal communication platform, and operates with an open door policy.
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74% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The organisation’s Cultural Induction and our Behavioural Wheel Roadshow is delivered to all new starters. Its Culture and Development team are dedicated to shaping the training and development required for its teams. Last year the organisation ran a number of workshops and bespoke training for anyone across the business that had a specific training need.
Leadership
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65% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

CEO, Stephen Burns, holds regular listening groups and is dedicated to acting on the feedback and makes sure he communicates actions taken through ‘You Said, We Did’ updates. He visits sites on a regular basis, celebrates success, interacts with teams through the organisation’s internal communication platform, and operates with an open door policy.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2010
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
26
Employee average age
47% : 53%
Male : Female employee ratio
6%
Employees earning £35k+
59%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
Hollywood Bowl is a people business and our team are by far our biggest asset. Our commitment to team engagement goes beyond an annual survey, the outputs from our monthly feedback sessions, quarterly CEO and COO listening groups help us refine our ways of working to make Hollywood Bowl a rewarding and fun place to work.

Stephen Burns, CEO

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