
Software Development Team Leader
Hollywood Bowl
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Paid breaks
- Respectful managers
About Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl is a bowling and entertainment venue company.
Job description from Hollywood Bowl
Are you a hands-on technical leader and want to guide a talented development team?
Are you looking for a business that is financially stable and has very exciting growth plans?
If so, then look no further! The Why... Join Hollywood Bowl Group as a Software Development Team Leader, in return you'll get: 10% bonus 35-hour contract, plus 30 days holiday including bank holidays Additional days holiday with length of service up to three days Option to purchase or sell holiday Optional pension plan Ongoing training and development Free bowling / golf game vouchers every month 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family Opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan Financial long service awards A £15 donation to our dedicated charity partner when you complete your induction Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits Access to the Electric Vehicle scheme
The What... As a Software Development Team Leader, you will lead by example, dedicating the majority of your time to technical delivery with a focus on building scalable and maintainable software solutions, and seamless system integrations, while fostering the growth and development of your team. You will be responsible for setting clear objectives, managing daily operations, and ensuring high standards of coding, integration, and automation. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about both leading a team and delivering high-quality technical solutions. You will proactively unblock the team, resolve obstacles, and maintain productivity by adjusting priorities and resources as needed. By fostering a culture of self-organisation and collaboration, you'll help drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with stakeholders to achieve business goals efficiently. Here's some of what you'll be doing:
Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with other teams, such as architecture and product management, to ensure cohesive and aligned solutions across the organization that deliver the technical roadmap. Agile Environment : Work within an Agile/Scrum framework, ensuring iterative and transparent delivery of high-quality software. Team Leadership : Provide guidance and mentorship to your team of developers, helping them grow their technical skills while promoting a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. Facilitating 1:1s, coaching, and setting clear objectives to foster individual growth. Provide regular feedback and career development support to help team members reach their potential. Recruitment & Onboarding : Play an active role in hiring and onboarding new team members, helping to expand the team's capabilities while ensuring a smooth integration into the team's culture. Hands-on Development : Actively contribute to development efforts, coding in modern technologies like .NET (C#, Azure Functions, React), and driving the technical delivery of system integrations and cloud solutions. System Integration : Build and maintain integrations with external systems, APIs, and cloud services (Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, etc.), ensuring reliable and scalable connections. CI/CD & Automation : Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Terraform to automate deployment and infrastructure management. Cloud Technologies : Leverage serverless technologies like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Container Apps to deliver robust, cloud-native solutions. Code Quality & Best Practices : Advocate for clean, well-tested, and secure code, adhering to industry best practices such as test automation, security measures, and continuous improvement. This role is based up to 3 days at our Hemel Support Office. The Who... To be a successful Software Development Team Leader, you'll have: Proficiency in .NET (C#, .NET Core, Web API), React, and modern cloud-native technologies such as Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Data Factory. Experience in building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and serverless computing within Azure (e.g., Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment best practices. Experience with MS Fabric, Azure Cosmos DB, Swagger/OpenAPI, and API-first development. Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages for automation and integration tasks. Strong experience in building system integrations, handling communication between backend systems and external devices (e.g., APIs, payment devices, printers). Experience working in a high-performance, Agile environment, focusing on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality software. Team leader or line management experience
Hollywood Bowl Group has a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition. Following our listing on the main stock market in 2016 we became Hollywood Bowl Group, seeking out the perfect locations for our bowling and golf centres nationwide. We formed our customer proposition, built on real feedback, and went from strength to strength with our in-centre game technology and online scoring systems. Now with 74 centres across the UK and 13 centres in Canada, operating under the Hollywood Bowl, Puttstars and Splitsville brands, we're proud to be ambitious market leaders in experiential family entertainment. We continue to expand our estate and look for profitable opportunities to grow, with an average of three new sites opening each year. At Hollywood Bowl Group, we value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we b
elieve that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day running of their bar or restaurant and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive
What you’ll do as a bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisor
- Plan menus with your chefs
- Organise shifts and rotas for kitchen, waiting and bar staff
- Recruit staff and help to train them
- Plan events like weddings or birthdays
- Manage stock and budgets
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
- Managing people
- Using a computer
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Hollywood Bowl pay team leaders enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
69% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Hollywood Bowl pay team leaders market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
77% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
79% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Hollywood Bowl pay team leaders sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do team leaders get of their shift pattern at Hollywood Bowl?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
46% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for team leaders at Hollywood Bowl to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for team leaders to book a holiday at Hollywood Bowl?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Hollywood Bowl managers change team leaders shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
62% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for team leaders to take sick leave at Hollywood Bowl?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for team leaders to work at Hollywood Bowl?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do team leaders at Hollywood Bowl recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do team leaders get enough training when they start at Hollywood Bowl?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are team leaders given support to progress at Hollywood Bowl?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do team leaders think Hollywood Bowl head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do team leaders feel well informed about how Hollywood Bowl is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Hollywood Bowl employees say about their job
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Best thing
The actual job itself is fun and never boring! You’re always doing something!
Worst thing
The management can sometimes not handle things like they should and when hiring new people after their probation they won’t ask the rest of team their input
Hollywood Bowl Team member, January 2025
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Reply from Talent Partner at Hollywood Bowl, January 2025
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you found the role fun! It is important that our team feel supported by their management team, for us to understand your comments further please email careers@hollywoodbowl.co.uk.
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Best thing
I enjoy how many different tasks I am able to perform in this centre. It is a great first job for teens, and will get you experience in customer service, bar training, diner training, and even fixing arcade machines. This job keeps me busy, and more often than not this is a good thing. I’m constantly finding myself discovering new tasks that need to perform and I am still learning new things about the centre 7 months later.
Worst thing
Customer service can be difficult, but this is true for any job. In the centre that I work in,
Hollywood Bowl Team member, August 2024
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Reply from Talent Partner at Hollywood Bowl, November 2024
We are delighted to read your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you received the support you needed and that you learned valuable skills to help you develop further.
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