Assistant General Manager - Chicago - Puttery

ABOUT DRIVE SHACK INC

Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing. Today, our portfolio consists of American Golf, Drive Shack and Puttery.

ABOUT PUTTERY

Puttery is a modern spin on putting, re-defining the game with unique twists at every hole. Bold and full of possibilities, guests can enjoy a high-energy atmosphere, combining competitive socializing and innovative auto-scoring technology within an immersive experience as they move from one course to the next. With plentiful curated culinary offerings and inventive craft cocktails, all centered around a lively bar area with great music, guests can nosh the night away before, during and after their tee time. To learn more or plan your visit, please visit puttery.com.

Location: Chicago, IL 60607(This is a 100% onsite position)

932 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Position Type: Salary + Bonus. 

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 + Bonus 

Hours of Operation: Mon - Thur, 4 PM - 11 PM. Friday, 12 PM -1 AM.

Saturday, 12 PM - 1 AM. Sunday, 12 PM - 9 PM. 

Title: Assistant General Manager

Job Purpose

The Assistant General Manager will lead and execute all aspects of Puttery's operation including, but not limited to, hospitality services, food and beverage, training, facilities, and golf operations. This individual will report directly to the General Manager and work in tandem to reinforce Puttery's operational and cultural standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with and support the General Manager; assume GM responsibilities in his/her absence
• Coach and develop a large and diverse team through clear written and verbal communication
• Manage all facets of the operation, including regular financial reporting
• Establish and uphold Puttery standards and expectations
• Oversee Puttery's defined processes around inventory and reporting responsibilities
• Oversee labor and spending for entire facility, within Puttery guidelines
• Plan and develop a profitable operation through proper cost and inventory control
• Oversee, document, and report complete inventories of Puttery assets on a regular basis
• Implement controls and procedures to eliminate loss of product and labor efficiency
• Track all spending and ensure it is accounted for and in accordance with Puttery’s policies
• Develop the team by establishing profitability goals and rewarding positive behavior
• Recruit and hire the best of the best with a “Get it right the first time mindset”
• Set and hold expectations of accountability with management team, upholding brand standards
• Ensure execution of training programs at the highest level to equip our Puttery team to perform their job functions successfully and deliver our Core Values every day
• Create a work environment that promotes staff retention levels above the industry average
• Assure staffing levels meet business needs, while taking into account team member well-being
• Lead and influence through effective motivation, celebrations, and accountability
• Select and develop high-potential staff members to take on greater responsibility and/or internal promotions into higher levels at Puttery

Sales

• Facilitate sales through proactively planning and executing marketing plans and incremental sales programs in collaboration with the Director of Sales
• Manage the budget and business plan to meet or exceed planned financial performance, make adjustments as necessary to adapt to changing situations
• Draft, communicate, track, and hold departments accountable for individual goals
• Conduct departmental performance incentive programs to deliver on incremental sales

Guest Services

• Create an on-brand Puttery guest experience through superior operations
• Exceed guest satisfaction goals through superior product quality and execution
• Seek out guest feedback and use for management and hourly team development
• Maintain a safe and secure facility for all Puttery guests

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing a large team in a high-volume entertainment or food and beverage environment
• Able to understand and interpret product sales mix, efficiency reports, product pars, labor reports, yearly budgets, and other corporate reports to develop action plans based on quantifiable data; proficiency in MS Office software
• Able to recruit, motivate, develop, retain, and promote top talent through thoughtful leadership and genuine concern for team member growth
• Work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Operate in a fast paced environment with constant distractions
• Move about our facility and stand for long periods of time; our work is both indoors and outdoors year-round
• Lift and carry over 50 pounds regularly
• Be a Puttery brand ambassador, championing our mission and values
• Achieve budgeted financial results in areas of responsibility
• Act as a mentor and lead by strong example
• Establish positive relationships through clear verbal and written communication
• Maintain a professional image, both internally and externally
• Uphold a high level of personal accountability and decision-making skill

Puttery is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Puttery takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.