Waterpark Manager | €52,000-€55,000 per year | Paphos, Cyprus

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Waterpark Manager to lead operations at a new attraction in a luxury resort. This role includes pre-opening activities and managing daily operations across various areas. Candidates should have significant managerial experience, a strong background in F&B, and knowledge of safety standards. The position offers a salary between €52,000 and €55,000 with various perks including performance incentives and professional development.

Benefits

Salary: €52,000–€55,000 per year

Performance-based incentives

Daily staff meals

Training and professional development opportunities

Chance to lead a flagship opening

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' managerial experience in a large-scale leisure facility or resort.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop staff in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong background in high-volume F&B operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening activities including staff recruitment and licensing.
• Manage daily operations across attractions and guest services.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting and cost control.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences aligned with luxury standards.

Skills

Managerial experience in leisure facility

Waterpark safety standards knowledge

Financial acumen

Fluent in Greek and English

Ability to recruit and motivate teams

Job description

I’m looking for an experienced Waterpark Manager to take full ownership of a landmark new attraction at a world-class resort in Paphos. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the pre-opening setup and ongoing operations, overseeing attractions, lifeguards, F&B, guest services, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance, smooth delivery, and outstanding guest experiences.

Perks & Benefits

• Salary: €52,000–€55,000 per year
• Performance-based incentives
• Daily staff meals
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Chance to lead a flagship opening within a luxury resort environment

You Experience

• 5–7 years’ managerial experience in a large-scale leisure facility, waterpark, or resort
• Strong background in high-volume F&B operations
• Excellent knowledge of waterpark safety standards and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate large, diverse teams
• Strong financial acumen with pre-opening project and budget management experience
• Fluent in Greek and English, additional languages are an advantage
• Eligible to live and work in the EU

You Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening activities including staff recruitment, SOP development, supplier contracts, and licensing
• Manage daily operations across attractions, lifeguard supervision, F&B, guest services, and technical maintenance
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Drive financial performance through effective cost control, budgeting, and revenue optimisation
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences, ensuring service aligns with luxury standards
• Work closely with the resort’s executive team to integrate waterpark operations with hotel services

If you’re interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: [e-mail]