General Manager

Sky Zone; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Eligibility

Job summary

Sky Zone Beaverton is seeking a General Manager to lead daily park operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and park safety. You will drive membership sales, birthday parties, and events while managing teams and budgets under the District Manager’s guidance.

You will oversee hiring, training, and performance, shape park culture, and collaborate with marketing on promotions. The role requires hands-on leadership, KPI awareness, and readiness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+, high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of management experience in a high volume setting.
• 2+ years of sales experience; membership sales preferred.
• Experience using P&L reports to drive revenue.
• Proven KPI performance.
• Proficient with MS Office, Teams and POS systems.
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand long periods and lift at least 20 lbs.
• Detail oriented, reliable and organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily park operations under the District Manager.
• Develop GMs and Team Leads to become leaders and operation experts.
• Create a positive park culture with recognition and motivation.
• Oversee employment lifecycle from hiring to performance management.
• Be an effective park liaison across departments and with corporate.
• Provide memorable guest experiences and resolve issues promptly.
• Manage park revenue, expenses, and inventory per P&L.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotions and events.
• Train Front Desk and Party Hosts in sales processes.
• Ensure KPI metrics are understood and tracked.
• Adjust staffing for safety and guest demand as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Sales

P&L knowledge

KPI experience

MS Office

Teams

POS systems

Availability

Stamina

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

As a General Manager (GM) you work under the guidance of the District Manager and are responsible for all park operations including park safety and cleanliness, membership sales and park revenue, and providing an exceptional guest experience whether they’re enjoying a birthday party, the café, or attractions.

You’re excellent at leading by example and leading through your team by fostering a positive work environment, creating and communicating clear expectations, and upholding the highest Sky Zone standards.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older and completed high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Have completed your high school diploma or equivalent education; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of overall management experience in a high customer volume industry (think entertainment, fitness, retail, restaurant, etc.).
• Have at least 2 years of sales experience; membership sales preferred.
• Understand how to leverage P&L reports to set and manage business revenue goals.
• Have demonstrated experience hitting or exceeding company KPI’s.
• Possess basic proficiency in technology such as MS Office Suite, Teams, and point of sale (POS) systems.
• Are available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Are results-driven, reliable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Are able to stand for long periods of time and lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to both remain stationary and move around the park for long periods of time to accommodate guest, park, and safety needs and requirements.
• Ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Ability to frequently communicate and interact with employees and customers in a busy and often loud indoor environment.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the District Manager, the General Manager oversees daily park operations and 3 key areas that make our parks stand out:

Team Members & Customer Service

• Be a hands-on leader and role model able to support the team by executing any park position as needed.
• Develop Assistant General Managers and Team Leads to become excellent people leaders, operation experts, and business savvy. Oversee the training AGM’s and Team Leads are providing to all park team members.
• Create a positive park culture by recognizing accomplishments and learning what motivates team members so we can be successful together.
• Own and oversee all phases of employment including hiring, training, monitoring growth and progress. Additionally, a GM is responsible for any discipline and termination of team members as necessary.
• Be an effective park liaison through consistent communication across all departments and our corporate team.
• Provide memorable moments for our customers by being proactive, responsive, and engaged in their experience while they’re at the park.
• Any customer service issues that arise, it is expected that the General Manager will continue to provide an awesome experience through the listening, discussion, and resolution of issues and completing all necessary follow up and documentation.

Revenue & Expense Management

• Be a strategic leader by managing park operations and expenses according to Profit & Loss (P&L) statements; Oversee purchases, inventory, and additional park costs, renegotiate terms when able and necessary.
• Drive the achievement of park revenue goals in the areas of membership sales, birthday parties, and special events.
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team to develop and/or coordinate park promotions and marketing strategies.
• Train employees of each department how they contribute to park revenue goals.
• Develop Front Desk Agents to execute a successful sales process and learn effective sales strategies.
• Ensure Front Desk, Party Hosts, and managers understand their key performance metrics (KPI’s).
• We strive to be a positive staple of every community; work hard to develop and cultivate positive relationships within the local community.
• Get creative! We love supporting managers that think outside the box and enjoy executing on new ideas.

Facility Compliance & Safety

• Oversee and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of each department, implement processes accordingly.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained on appropriate safety precautions, responses, and reporting; make sure they are compliant with all company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Check and monitor park attractions and equipment daily to ensure everything is safe and fully operational. Complete related work orders, maintenance reports, or additional required documentation and close any attractions if necessary.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet safety demands.
• Complete inventory reports for facilities, parties, food & beverage, and vending.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

The General Manager is responsible for driving the success of overall park business goals including (but not limited to) membership sales, birthdays and events, labor/payroll %, NPS, safety, compliance, and staffing.

Compensation ranges from $80,000-$90,000 base pay + bonus opportunity and is based on qualifications, experience, and performance. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision (401k eligibility based on age and tenure requirements).