What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games?
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking an EventManager to join the leadershipteamin our NEW Glendale, AZ location opening in early 2025!
Position Summary
The Event Manager will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games facility and team members on a daily basis including staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, service standards, operational procedures and policies, guest relations, sanitation, environment control, cash handling, staff motivation, safety and security.
The Events Manager will take ownership of the department as well as run unit operations and work to create an environment that encourages ownership and accountability by Team Members.
Key Responsibilities
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) isa rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our nine AIKG locations feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and amazing restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens.
We currently have nine locations in Florida, Texas, Georgia & Arizona, and Corporate Support offices in Orlando and Atlanta. Benefits Include:
Required:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations willbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Position Summary
The Event Manager will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games facility and team members on a daily basis including staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, service standards, operational procedures and policies, guest relations, sanitation, environment control, cash handling, staff motivation, safety and security.
The Events Manager will take ownership of the department as well as run unit operations and work to create an environment that encourages ownership and accountability by Team Members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead team members with integrity and purpose
- Empowerstaff to deliver exceptional legendary service
- Always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto “Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence”
- Manage daily operations: staffing, scheduling, repair and maintenance, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product
- Responsible for the development of staff
- Provide direct and honest feedback to staff regarding individual performance
- Managestaff training and employee relations
- Assurethat staff morale is maintained at a high level
- Takean active part in the recruitment and retention of staff
- Accountable to maximize daily sales and effectively manage costs, labor and cash control
- Manage department labor costs within acceptable budgets
- Ensuresite inspections are within acceptable standards
- Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas
- Work closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for Events
- Oversee, maintain and inventory areas of unit equipment
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) isa rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our nine AIKG locations feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and amazing restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens.
We currently have nine locations in Florida, Texas, Georgia & Arizona, and Corporate Support offices in Orlando and Atlanta. Benefits Include:
- Top Management Salaries
- Exciting Bonus opportunities
- AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers workwith and lead motivated professionals!
- Exciting Bonus opportunities
- Personal/Family Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
- $1200 company paid Health Savings Account
- Vacation and Sick time accrued during the first year
- 401k retirement program with generous company match
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance
Required:
- Eligible to work in the United States
- At least 18 years of age
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Strong organizational skills
- The desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workday
- Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends
- Minimum of two years of event management experience
- Fiveyears of restaurant or FEC management in a high-volume environment center
- Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff
- Strong training and development background
- Working knowledge of cost controls
- Strong training and development background
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations willbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Walk or stand for extendedperiods of time
- The ability to communicate quickly and accurately
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.on a regular basis
- Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and occasional stocking up to 50lbs
- The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
- Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times
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