Venue General Manager Job Description:
We are seeking a highly capable and organized General Manager to lead our team at Escapology. As the General Manager, you will play a crucial role in the planning, organization, and overall success of our franchise. Your ability to adapt to change, pay attention to details, and effectively connect with staff and franchise owners will be essential to excel in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and manage venue staff, including Assistant Manager and Game Masters, and be able to perform various venue functions.
- Handle all paperwork, including end-of-month paperwork, and train assistants on completing daily paperwork correctly.
- Oversee inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Attend marketing meetings and communicate results to Assistant Managers and other staff.
- Collaborate with Group Sales Manager to ensure exceptional event hosting standards.
- Track various metrics such as sales, customer counts, comps, giveaways, gift certificates, waste, overtime, product costs, repairs, and maintenance.
- Act as an employment problem solver, including hiring and firing.
- Manage and understand various backend and management functions, including Bookeo, scheduling software, Waiver App, MailChimp, POS system, Escapology website, Escapology University, ticket reseller sites, HR and new hires, and review and social media sites.
- Ensure all staff undergo required training and manage their progression.
- Maintain venue and games to a reliable standard of 100%.
- Manage facility-related matters such as internet, telephones, and electricity.
- Generate regular reports as required by the franchise.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings.
- Ability to commit to a 40 hour work week
To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time while performing job-related duties.
- Comfortable staring at screens for extended periods of time to complete administrative and Game Hosting tasks.
- Willingness and ability to enter rooms where lights may flash intermittently as part of the Escape Games.
- Capability to bend down repeatedly to perform tasks such as game resets, inventory and merchandise management, etc.
- Proficiency in handling repetitive movements required for resetting.
- Physical strength to lift objects weighing between 35-50 lbs on occasion, as needed.
- Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and use earpieces for radios without discomfort.
- Ability to commit and fulfill an 8-hour shift, demonstrating reliability and punctuality.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in a leadership or management role, preferably in the entertainment or hospitality industry.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, stakeholders and franchise owners.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and navigate a dynamic environment.
- A results-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Google Suites commonly used in the industry.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within our organization. If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment, join our team and lead Escapology to new heights of success. Apply now and be part of an exciting and rewarding journey!
About Escapology
Escapology is a high adrenaline escape game where players are locked inside a themed room and must complete their mission before time runs out. During the 60-minute experience players are immersed into a real-life adventure where they must find hidden clues, crack codes, solve challenging puzzles and escape!
The Live Escape Game business has been described as the fastest growing entertainment trend since the cinema. Escapology opened its first venue in Orlando, FL in 2014 which was an immediate success. At the beginning of 2016 Escapology started franchising, establishing Escapology as the fastest growing escape game company in the world. Currently there are 67 Escapology venues operating through the U.S. and internationally.
EEO
Escapology is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans’ status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $66,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94132: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person