Deputy General Manager

Gutterball - Lincoln; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care support

Pension contribution

Free bowling access for you and guests

25% off food and drink

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

Lane7 Lincoln is seeking an experienced Deputy General Manager to help set the pace, lead from the front and drive this large venue to its full potential. You’ll oversee performance, culture and the guest experience across multi-revenue streams, setting standards and building a strong leadership team.

You’ll manage daily operations, train and develop staff, control costs, and ensure service levels are consistently exceptional.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure, hospitality or F&B environments.
• Ability to lead by example and supervise a team.
• Excellent communication and guest-focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in all areas of the venue and drive daily decisions to increase sales and control costs.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the venue, including staff training, development and performance management.
• Be fully accountable for processes from daily transactions to inventory management.
• Lead across gaming, food, beverage, events and labour while maintaining high standards of operation.
• Ensure positive guest service and turn around dissatisfied guests into return visitors.
• Foster a team-focused environment and motivate staff to deliver outstanding experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Job description

Deputy General Manager – Gutterball Lincoln

About Us

Lane7 is the UK's fastest growing and biggest independent boutique bowling destination. We have multiple venues across our Lane7, Level X, Gutterball and ML7 brands. Bowling has always been our thing - since launch in 2013, but really, we're all your best nights in one: Pool, golf, darts, karaoke, arcades and a ton of next-level gaming experiences, combined with great drinks and fabulous food. A night with friends, date night, special celebrations and private functions… we've got every occasion covered.

Could you be what we’re looking for?

As our business continues to expand and bring the full throttle best night out in one place experience. We’re now looking for an experienced Deputy General Manager ready to help set the pace, lead from the front and drive this huge venue to its full potential.

The Role

As Deputy General Manager, you’ll have to support with the responsibility for the performance, culture, and success of the site. You’ll lead from the front, setting standards, building a strong leadership team, and delivering an exceptional guest experience across multiple revenue streams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work alongside the General Manager in all areas of the venue and make operational decisions on daily matters of importance, WhilstAdhering to company standards and service levels to increase sales, minimise costs, beverage supply, labour costs and overall P&L
• Managing the daily operation of the entire venue, including the selection, training, development and performance management of all staff
• Be fully accountable for all process and procedures within the business from daily transactions to inventory management
• Actively participate in all areas of the operation from gaming, food, beverage, events, sport and labour whilst maintaining required standards of operation in daily activities
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints within the given parameters or escape to the General Manager, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Create an environment that is team focused and encourage a professional and motivating atmosphere for all team members

To be a success with Lane7, you’ll:

• Have got management experience in the leisure, hospitality, or F&B sector?
• Be a Deputy General Manager able to lead by example and supervise a team throughout every daily activity.
• Be a Deputy General Manager who canInspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding guests experiences from the moment they step through the door
• Be a great communicator
• Have a positive, can-do and problem-solving attitude no matter the task that faces you.
• Have the ability to create a sense of fun, For you the guests and the team

What We’ll Offer

• Salary Package - £32,000 Per Annum
• 28 days holiday per year (Plus 1 day per every year worked, Up to 5 years of service)
• Health Care support
• Company pension contribution
• Free bowling and activities for you and up to 3 others when you aren’t working (off-peak time)
• 25% off food and drink
• Get involved with different social activities throughout the year through our team social calendar
• Annual team awards party
• Cycle2Work scheme partnered with Halfords
• Refer a friend scheme