Level99

Leadership

OperationsManager

$75–110k ~AI est. West Hartford, Connecticut, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operations Manager at Level99. Skills: Operations management, Team development, Guest experience. Manage inventory, smallwares, and ordering of products. Train and manage the assigned specific area of”

Industry & Context.

Leadership
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Emergency responsiveness, Stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods, Walk up and down stairs, Grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School education or equivalent, Ability to work a flexible schedule, Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, Ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods, Walk up and down stairs, Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, Ability to work well under pressure, High integrity and professionalism, Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology

Nice to Have

Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an Entertainment Venue, Restaurant or Bar Manager or equivalent in a high-volume entertainment and/or food & beverage business, Relevant Education: B. S. in Hospitality Management, or other related degree, ServSafe, Allergen and ChokeSaver Certifications

What You'll Do.

and ordering of products

Train and manage the assigned specific area of

Schedule departmental team members appropriately

Ensure optimal staffing with individuals embodying cultural values

Continuously train and develop the team

Manage hiring efforts administratively and in-person

Maintain job postings

Manage recruiting budgets

Empower staff to develop each other

Support leadership team growth and development

Implement and maintain service team training programs

Support managers in training efforts

Understand food and beverage menus

Understand challenge rooms

Understand company vision and values

Understand merchandise

Support venue-level change management activities

Ensure effective communication of new information

Guide the team to optimal performance

Lead team members through operational execution

Execute shift tasks and routines

Maintain facilities upkeep

Ensure compliance with federal/state laws

Ensure compliance with insurance requirements

Ensure compliance with Landlord regulations

Ensure compliance with company policies

Maintain labor and controllable costs within guidelines

Perform daily cash management

Perform reconciliation and audits

Order paper products and inventory

train and schedule new service team members

Ensure product compliance

inventory and quality

Set par levels required to service guest needs

Align product and forecasts

Listen to guest and staff needs and expectations

React suitably to situations

Lead and navigate hard conversations

Take initiative to keep things moving forward

Ensure guest safety within the venue

Ensure entertainment safety

Address foreseeable risks to guest’s health and welfare

Adhere to all food safe processes and standards

Own daily operational readiness for Entertainment

Ensure all spaces are safe

Uphold POISED standards across Entertainment

Drive service execution quality

Drive cleanliness standards

Drive overall experience flow

and incident response

Proactively identify risks

Ensure Team preparedness

Manage experience flow

Oversee operational-level service recovery

Respond to real-time feedback

Resolve issues on the floor

Maintain accessibility standards within Entertainment

and develop Entertainment Team Members

Ensure proper coverage

Ensure labor efficiency

Align with forecasted demand

Lead performance reviews

Lead skills certification

Hold Teams accountable to operational standards

Hold Teams accountable to safety standards

Hold Teams accountable to Guest experience standards

Manage disciplinary documentation

Manage corrective action processes

Partner on interview coordination

Partner on recruiting workflows

Partner on onboarding experience

Partner on succession planning

Listen to Team and Guest needs

Foster a culture of ownership and accountability

Identify development gaps

Identify engagement opportunities

Identify operational friction

Drive continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with multiple key departments; Work with F&B, Entertainment, and Learning and Development teams; Work with Support Center F&B team; Work with Ops Services Team/Consultants; Partner with Guest Experience; Work with all management teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Effective communication

Full Job Description

## Description WHO WE ARE Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard. Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, and Paramus, NJ. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.  Level99 West Hartford, CT - coming soon! OVERVIEW   The Level99 team is seeking a Venue Operations Manager who will play an integral part in the Level99 management team. This is an inspirational leader that offers support to both our team members and our guests. The Venue Operations Manager is passionate and knowledgeable when communicating our vision to create meaningful experiences and hospitality for our guests. This role works closely with multiple key departments within the operation, including the Food & Beverage, Merchandise, and Entertainment departments for the smooth functioning of the overall guest experience. The primary responsibilities of this position will align with one of those departments and rotate over time, cultivating a well-rounded overall operations manager.   This person will lead by example and understand the importance of management vs. leadership. Our Venue Operatio

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