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Manager, Games
Cedar Fair • Buena Park, CA 90624 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $67,875-$90,500/yr • Mid Level Manager
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The Games Manager at Cedar Fair is responsible for leading the Games Department, including creating and implementing the strategic plan, directing daily operations, and managing the performance of all locations and staff. This role involves leading creative efforts on assortment planning and custom development for games prizes, as well as overseeing budgets, inventory control, and training for Area Managers and seasonal staff.
Responsibilities
- Plan and put strategic plan into action, analyzing and managing the performance of all locations, Area Managers, associates, and supervisors.
- Implement improvements as needed and collaborate with internal and external operating partners to achieve objectives.
- Create and uphold protocols for office efficiency in terms of communication, employee processes, and record keeping.
- Provide valuable input and recommendations for the operation of the department and creation of the strategic plan to the VP of Merchandise and Games.
- Champion Area Manager competency development, oversee departmental training programs, and set goals for hiring and creating budgets for seasonal staff.
- Motivate and reward the team to achieve objectives.
- Review timekeeping, revenue, and expense documents for accuracy and to identify areas of concern.
- Establish revenue and inventory controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Provide expertise in the purchase of inventory, custom product development, and game supplies.
- Address all required disciplinary action of employees, including communication with Human Resources and management as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of prior leadership/supervisory experience.
- 2-4 years of prior work-related experience preferred.
- Willingness to travel 10% of the year across other parks as needed.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
- Valid Driver's License.
Full Job Description
Overview:
The Games Manager assists in the creation of the strategic plan for the Games business, implements the plan and directs the daily operation of the Games Department according to corporate and departmental policy. The Manager is responsible for leading, training and developing the Area Managers with setting goals, daily operations, creating budgets and inventory control. They also lead creative efforts on assortment planning and custom development for games prizes.
**Salary details: $67,875 - $90,500/yr., based on experience**
Responsibilities:
+ Plan and put strategic plan into action. Analyze and manage the performance of all locations, Area Managers, associates and supervisors and implement improvements accordingly. Collaborate with internal and external operating partners to achieve objectives.
+ Create and uphold protocols for office efficiency in terms of communication, employee processes and record keeping for consistent and productive procedural functions.
+ Provide the VP of Merchandise and Games with valuable input and recommendations for the operation of the department and creation of the strategic plan.
+ Champion Area Manager competency development, oversee departmental training programs, set goals for hiring and creates budgets for seasonal staff. Motivate and reward team to achieve objectives.
+ Review timekeeping, revenue and expense documents for accuracy and to identify areas of concern.
+ Establish revenue and inventory controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
+ Provide expertise in the purchase of inventory, custom product development and game supplies.
+ Address all required disciplinary action of employees including communication with Human Resources and management as needed.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree, business or related field preferred.
+ At least 1-3 years of prior leadership/supervisory experience.
+ At least 2-4 years of prior, work related experience preferred.
+ Must be willing to travel 10% of the year across other parks as needed.
+ Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business is required.
+ Valid Driver's License.
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.
The Games Manager assists in the creation of the strategic plan for the Games business, implements the plan and directs the daily operation of the Games Department according to corporate and departmental policy. The Manager is responsible for leading, training and developing the Area Managers with setting goals, daily operations, creating budgets and inventory control. They also lead creative efforts on assortment planning and custom development for games prizes.
**Salary details: $67,875 - $90,500/yr., based on experience**
Responsibilities:
+ Plan and put strategic plan into action. Analyze and manage the performance of all locations, Area Managers, associates and supervisors and implement improvements accordingly. Collaborate with internal and external operating partners to achieve objectives.
+ Create and uphold protocols for office efficiency in terms of communication, employee processes and record keeping for consistent and productive procedural functions.
+ Provide the VP of Merchandise and Games with valuable input and recommendations for the operation of the department and creation of the strategic plan.
+ Champion Area Manager competency development, oversee departmental training programs, set goals for hiring and creates budgets for seasonal staff. Motivate and reward team to achieve objectives.
+ Review timekeeping, revenue and expense documents for accuracy and to identify areas of concern.
+ Establish revenue and inventory controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
+ Provide expertise in the purchase of inventory, custom product development and game supplies.
+ Address all required disciplinary action of employees including communication with Human Resources and management as needed.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree, business or related field preferred.
+ At least 1-3 years of prior leadership/supervisory experience.
+ At least 2-4 years of prior, work related experience preferred.
+ Must be willing to travel 10% of the year across other parks as needed.
+ Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business is required.
+ Valid Driver's License.
\#LI-KB1
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.
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