Guest Experience Manager

Pins Mechanical Co.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Bonus pay

Job summary

Pins Mechanical Co. is a social gathering destination in Indianapolis known for duckpin bowling, pinball, and vibrant dining. We seek a hands-on Hospitality Manager to oversee the guest experience on the floor and lead daily service operations.

You will report to the AGM and be the first-line leader for the floor team, ensuring safety, energy, and excellent service. You will supervise bartenders, servers, barbacks, and floor staff, coaching in real time, training new team members, and aligning

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in high-volume hospitality, bar, or restaurant operations.
• Strong guest service skills with the ability to maintain a high-energy, welcoming environment.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to coach and motivate staff in real time.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling, and floor management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service team during shifts, ensuring smooth floor operations and high-quality guest experiences.
• Maintain a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for all guests.
• Monitor and manage service, event flow, and guest satisfaction throughout the shift.
• Handle guest complaints, inquiries, and special requests promptly and professionally.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching, feedback, and support to ensure team performance meets Pins standards.
• Assist in training new floor staff and onboarding team members.
• Ensure proper execution of opening, closing, and shift procedures.
• Support accurate POS use, cash handling, and reporting by floor staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with inventory tracking and replenishment as needed for the floor team.
• Enforce health, safety, and security standards, including responsible alcohol service and hygienic food handling.
• Collaborate with the AGM and other department managers to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Communication

Operations

POS/Cash handling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Position Overview

Pins Mechanical Co. is a social gathering destination where old-school entertainment meets great food and drinks. From duckpin bowling to pinball and shuffleboard, we bring people together for fun, memorable experiences.

Pins Mechanical Co. is a social gathering destination where old-school entertainment meets great food and drinks. From duckpin bowling to pinball and shuffleboard, we bring people together for fun, memorable experiences. We are seeking a hands-on Hospitality Manager to oversee the guest experience on the floor and manage daily service operations. Reporting directly to the AGM, you will be the first point of leadership for the floor team, ensuring staff are performing at their best and guests are enjoying a safe, fun, and high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

Floor & Guest Operations

• Lead the service team during shifts, ensuring smooth floor operations and high-quality guest experiences.
• Maintain a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for all guests.
• Monitor and manage service, event flow, and guest satisfaction throughout the shift.
• Handle guest complaints, inquiries, and special requests promptly and professionally.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise bartenders, servers, barbacks, and other floor staff during shifts.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching, feedback, and support to ensure team performance meets Pins standards.
• Assist in training new floor staff and onboarding team members.
• Communicate goals, expectations, and daily priorities to staff.
• Execute company onboarding and training programs for bartenders, servers, barbacks, and support staff.

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of opening, closing, and shift procedures.
• Support accurate POS use, cash handling, and reporting by floor staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with inventory tracking and replenishment as needed for the floor team.

Compliance & Safety

• Enforce health, safety, and security standards, including responsible alcohol service and hygienic food handling.
• Ensure staff follow all safety and operational protocols on the floor.

Collaboration

• Partner with the AGM and other department managers (bar, beverage, facilities) to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide feedback and observations to the AGM to support team development and operational improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in high-volume hospitality, bar, or restaurant operations.
• Strong guest service skills with the ability to maintain a high-energy, welcoming environment.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to coach and motivate staff in real time.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling, and floor management best practices.

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount