General Manager
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.
Requirements


  • 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.