Job Description
About Us
Complete Playground is the ultimate destination for family fun in the heart of New York City. As the largest indoor playground in Manhattan, our 40,000-square-foot facility is a vibrant urban oasis featuring wall climbing, slides, interactive play zones, and a specialized fidget wall. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for kids of all neurodiverse backgrounds, including a top-notch sensory space designed to help children relax and recharge.
Job Description
We are seeking a high-performing General Manager to lead our team and drive the commercial success of our facility. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a professional who is equally comfortable managing complex floor operations as they are driving sales and tracking financial growth.
The General Manager will be responsible for the full P&L of the venue, focusing on maximizing revenue through memberships, events, and strategic partnerships while maintaining world-class standards for safety, cleanliness, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Sales:
- Sales Leadership: Drive revenue growth by leading and tracking sales.
- Upselling Strategy: Implement and oversee upselling and ancillary revenue programs.
- Business Development: Identify and secure new revenue streams, such as local school partnerships, seasonal camps, or specialized classes.
- KPI Management: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including daily foot traffic, labor cost percentages, and revenue per guest.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the facility budget, and report weekly/monthly financial performance to management.
Marketing & Outreach:
- Partnerships: Identify and support partnership and/pr sponsorship opportunities.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all on-site and digital signage and collateral are up-to-date and align with the brand’s mission.
- Promotion Execution: Coordinate with the marketing team to launch and track the success of seasonal promotions and special event pricing.
Operations & Team Leadership:
- Daily Oversight: Ensure the facility operates at peak efficiency, maintaining a safe and clean environment across all 40,000 square feet.
- Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage a multi-departmental team, ensuring a high-energy culture and consistent adherence to safety protocols.
- Customer Excellence: Act as the main point of contact for guest feedback, experience, always ensuring a premium experience.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of management experience, with at least 3 years in a sales-driven or revenue-focused role within hospitality, retail, or family entertainment.
- Sales Savvy: Proven ability to close sales, manage a pipeline, and train teams on sales techniques.
- Financial Literacy: Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and analyzing P&L reports.
- Basic Marketing Skills: Familiarity with local community marketing and the ability to execute promotional strategies effectively.
- Leadership: Strong track record of managing teams (20+) in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Availability: Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as these are the facility's peak operational and revenue-generating times.
- Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills for reporting and community relations.
Compensation 80K/year