General Manager

Electric Playbox ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Overview

Job Description

The job: The General Manager is responsible for the performance of their unit. The General Manager is expected to take ownership of unit performance, measured by profitable growth, customer experience, staff retention, and unit standards. The General Manager is an ambassador for Electric Playbox who should lead by example, and set the highest standards for themselves and their team whilst building a dynamic and exciting working environment Requirements Characteristics: * Optimistic, enthusiastic and can do attitude * Highly responsible and trustworthy * Strong sense of ownership, but understands when to escalate issues * Strong work ethic * Precise, organised and attentive to detail * Thrives in a fast and changing environment * Calm under pressure. Able to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly * Commitment to efficiency and excellence - do things fast and right * Passion for customer service and experience * Communicates clearly * A leader who leads by example, whilst empowering and developing the team * A leader who makes time for their team, promoting and maintaining a positive and professional environment Experience: * 10+ years General Management experience of a branded retail, hospitality or leisure unit * Extensive experience of hiring, managing and developing a team of more than 10 people * Proven track record of delivering profitable growth, alongside customer satisfaction * Experience of working with technology, both customer-facing and for business operations * Experience of managing Health & Safety, and liaising with Landlords and Local Authorities as required * Experience of driving demand through local marketing activities, both offline and online Benefits Working at Electric Playbox: * New and exciting concept, with an ambitious growth plan in the UK and abroad * Highly experienced Founders, Executive Team and Investors * A competitive salary and benefits package * A commitment to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement * Energetic and diverse team that enjoy the journey!