Manager - Entertainment & Events

Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manager of Entertainment & Events. This role involves overseeing all live entertainment operations, ensuring guest satisfaction while collaborating with senior leadership for strategic planning and event execution. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3–6 years of experience in entertainment production. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in entertainment, theatre, show, or event production.
• Ability to create and implement training and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee live entertainment operations ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager for effective leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning and content development.

Skills

Training and operating procedures

Leadership and team building

Organizational skills

Budget preparation

Microsoft applications

Flexibility for varied schedule

Physical activity capability

Education

BSc in Entertainment or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

At Six Flags Qiddiya City, The Manager of Entertainment & Events works closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events to ensure the seamless operation of all live entertainment and events within the park. This involves providing leadership, strategic input, and operational support to achieve departmental goals and enhance the guest experience.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with Qiddiya’s code of conduct and ethics.
• Promote the Qiddiya vision, mission, values and model desired behaviors.
• Promote Qiddiya and spread its culture.
• Commit to Qiddiya’s rules and regulations.
• Perform tasks as directed in pursuit of the achievement of organizational goals.
• Share knowledge with the team and encourage their development.

Pre-Opening

• Support Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager – Entertainment & Events contributing to strong leadership and fostering a positive work environment, whilst driving employee development and engagement.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing departmental plans that align with the theme park's objectives, with a focus on P&L accountability for seasonal events.
• Content Development: Contribute to the creative direction of entertainment offerings, ensuring they meet brand standards and deliver a world‑class offering.
• Media Development: Work on the development and updates of attraction media content, ensuring alignment with the park's creative vision.
• Operational Excellence: Play a key role in developing and producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Operational Documentation.
• Uniform & Laundry: Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the development of uniforms and laundry programs, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Casting and Recruitment: Assist in casting and recruitment strategies, including planning and execution for both Six Flags and Qiddiya Water Theme Park.
• Seasonal Events: Coordinate with senior management teams for seasonal events to create, plan and execute locally relevant events.
• Schedules: Establish and optimize performer schedules for maximum park coverage, considering operational hours and guest interactivity.

Implement training plans for the department, focusing on safety, guest service and entertainment excellence.

During Operations

• Operational Oversight: Oversee various divisions of Entertainment & Events, ensuring operational readiness and addressing technical issues, including all show‑related activities as well as staff laundry and uniform functions.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support park‑wide operations.
• Goal Setting: Provide input for both short‑term and long‑term departmental goals.
• Operational Excellence: Continually assess and update all department SOPs, Risk Assessments, and other Operational Documentation.
• Compliance: Ensure the department's compliance with local laws, guidelines and park policies.
• Budget Management: Collaborate on the budget development and management of Entertainment, Events and Uniform/Wardrobe.
• Leadership: Participate in meetings, monitor team performance, and contribute to the development of entertainment and events to enhance the guest experience.
• Duty Manager: Rotate between the roles of Department Duty Manager and Park Duty Manager as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education

BSc in Entertainment, Business Administration or related degree program, or equivalent functional experience is preferred.

Experience

3–6 years of operation in entertainment, theatre, show or event production.

Skills

• Ability to create and implement training and operating procedures.
• Strong motivational, leadership and team‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail and self‑motivation.
• Budget preparation and forecasting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and climbing.

Core Competencies

• Self‑Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED