Job Description
Job Description
THE JOB
The General Manager at Citizens House of Blues Boston will have full responsibility for all aspects of the venue business operations.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Establish and maintain high standards of customer service for staff, customers and vendors
Identify and maximize revenue drivers while optimizing the overall guest and artist experience
Collaborate with Marketing, Premium Seat Sales, Food and Beverage team, and Sponsorship to create innovative offerings that drive incremental revenue growth, fan and partner engagement, and profitability
Manage overall expenses of concerts to maximize profits while protecting the guest and artist experience
Manage relationship with the City of Boston
Oversee food and beverage and merchandise performance and strategies (point of sale ratio, variety, etc.)
Hires, trains and schedules full and part-time employees, and work closely with all subcontractors and/or third-party vendors.
Promote and establish ''rental'' events in the venue.
Works closely with Live Nation promoters and operations and provides direction on standards and compliance
Coordinates and facilitates event set-up with operations
Performs and executes successful settlement of events
Performs and executes timely Flash Reports after events
Forecasts in ROME, operational and production expenses, as well as ancillary revenue streams.
Coordinates day of event activities and matters
Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety
Implements and complies with the companies' audit procedures
Ensures that employees performance is monitored and reviewed accordingly
Management of employee attendance records, for all employees
Any other reasonable duties as required by the executive management
Work closely with key civic governmental departments, as well as interaction with the community in general
Other duties as assigned
This position typically supervises a number of exempt and non-exempt positions
Day to day management of all venue vendors/subcontractors – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, Cleaning, Security, Trash/Recycling
Responsible for meeting staffing levels and budget targets for each event
Generate Operations costs flash report following each event
Work with all other departments to help fulfill needed requirements
Advance each show with tour security directors and fulfill tour security requirements
On site for each event prior to load in and until load out
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Minimum 5 years experience as a general manager or operations manager in a hospitality related business
Must have extensive background in event sales and promotion
Ability to perform all job duties and responsibilities
Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Must have expertise in profitability analysis and budgeting
Exhibits strong problem-solving skills in long term and immediate situations
Flexible Schedule (days/nights, weekends, and holidays)
Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
Preferred:
Live Music or Resort Operating experience preferred.
College Degree in related field
Point of Sales knowledge
Interest in wines, spirits, and Mixology
Experience in Night Life
Cash handling experience
Experience recognizing valid ID's
Experience in a live music environment
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
Working environment is fast-paced and often loud and stressful
Must be able to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques
BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d953bk-18-224-32-230-42 in your application.