Job Description
Operations Management
- Oversee all daily resort operations, including hotel, waterpark, arcade, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, front office, and guest services.
- Ensure all departments operate efficiently while maintaining high service and cleanliness standards.
- Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Monitor resort appearance, functionality, and overall guest experience throughout the property.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including health, safety, labor, and licensing requirements.
Guest Experience
- Maintain a strong focus on guest satisfaction and service excellence.
- Address guest concerns and resolve escalated issues promptly and professionally.
- Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, and satisfaction scores to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Foster a welcoming, family-friendly environment throughout the resort.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and operational goals.
- Monitor financial performance, including revenue, labor costs, expenses, and profitability.
- Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to improve revenue and control costs.
- Drive occupancy, waterpark attendance, arcade revenue, and ancillary sales opportunities.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop department leaders and team members.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and guest service excellence.
- Conduct regular leadership meetings and performance evaluations.
- Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and professional development initiatives.
- Monitor and track turnover rates and implement retention strategies to improve team stability.
Waterpark & Arcade Oversight
- Ensure waterpark operations meet all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with department leaders to maintain safe, efficient, and guest-focused entertainment operations.
- Monitor water quality, ride safety inspections, and arcade equipment maintenance schedules.
- Ensure proper staffing levels and operational readiness during peak seasons and special events.
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to increase occupancy and resort visitation.
- Support promotions, events, group bookings, and community partnerships.
- Identify opportunities to improve guest spending and enhance resort offerings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hotel or resort management experience required.
- Previous experience overseeing family entertainment venues, waterparks, or large-scale resort operations preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, financial reporting, and operational performance.
- Knowledge of hospitality industry standards, guest service practices, and safety regulations.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to move throughout the resort property, including outdoor areas and waterpark facilities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.