Step into the spotlight as our Operations Manager – Cluster and help make every guest visit magical! 🎢 You will lead your teams at Sea Life and Bubble Planet to deliver unforgettable, world-class experiences while ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day running of all assigned areas. You will inspire your teams, manage processes and vendors proactively, and drive operational excellence and profitability.
You will also serve Duty Manager shifts on the floor, overseeing daily operations across all departments, setting the standard for health and safety, and providing on-the-spot guidance to ensure the magic never stops for guests and team members alike. Our attractions are open every day of the year, so flexibility is key as weekends and holidays are when the magic truly comes to life! ✨
Key Responsibilities:
Drive guest satisfaction and operational performance by meeting or exceedingly daily, weekly, and annual KPIs, Per Cap, Transaction Value, and Mystery Visit targets.
Lead the Guest Experience Team to deliver world-class, guest-obsessed service every day.
Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members, supporting growth through coaching, appraisals, and Personal Development Plans.
Ensure the highest standards of service, cleanliness, safety, and technical operation across all assigned areas.
Serve as Manager on Duty when required, confidently covering all guest-facing positions as needed.
Partner with the General Manager to create compliant labor budgets, schedules, and operational plans for various day-types and seasonal needs.
Monitor, maintain, and enhance the visual appeal and functionality of assigned areas, recommending improvements to the GM.
Analyze financial, admission, and performance reports to recommend operational enhancements and drive profitability.
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales (as directed by GM) to support events, new exhibits, and special initiatives.
Lead by example, promoting positivity, teamwork, and Merlin Values at every opportunity.
Maintain compliance with internal audits, health and safety standards, and all company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth and magical operations for guests and staff.
Education and Experience:
🎓 High school diploma or GED required; college degree is a plus.
🎢 Minimum of three years in the service industry with at least three years in a management or leadership role, ideally in a theme park, attraction, museum, hotel, theater, or similar guest-focused environment. High-volume retail experience and experience managing multiple direct reports is preferred.
🌟 Proven track record of leading teams, developing talent, and inspiring colleagues to deliver magical guest experiences.
💪 Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities, and fast-paced operational challenges with confidence and flexibility.
💻 Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
🗣️ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
🚀 Highly motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in a fun, dynamic environment and knows how to bring out the best in their team.
✨ A passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences and helping the team succeed is a must.
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