Area Operations Manager/Restaurant Manager - Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking an Operations Manager/Restaurant Manager to run Food and Beverage Operations for our NEW location in Glendale, AZ opening in 2025!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Restaurant 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 Restaurant Manager will take ownership of the Food and Beverage 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
• Empower staff 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
• Manage staff training and employee relations
• Assure that staff morale is maintained at a high level
• Take an 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
• Ensure site 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 – Speed out of the pits and let AIKG be the racetrack for your winning Management Career

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our 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 Arizona, Florida, Georgia & Texas, and Corporate Support offices in Orlando and Atlanta. Benefits Include:

• Top Management Salaries
• Exciting Bonus opportunities
• We have the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!
• Support for ongoing professional development and training.
• 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

Operations Manager Qualifications

Required:

• Eligible to work in the United States
• At least 18 years of age
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• The desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workday
• Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends

Preferred and great to have:

• Affinity for and knowledge of Motorsports and/or competitive Go Karting
• Two years of leadership or management experience in a high-volume environment; either family entertainment venue, hotel, or restaurant.
• Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff
• Strong training and development background
• Working knowledge of cost controls
• Basic knowledge of P&L
• Strong training and development background

Physical Requirements

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walk or stand for extended periods 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 frequent bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing
• Occasional crawling and lifting 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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