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Assistant Manager Attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal City, CA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for development of salaried Supervisor and leads
  • Drive and maintain positive team culture
  • Lead team focuses on safety and positive internal and external guest service
  • Develop and implement team member and guest satisfaction programs and ensure staff understands importance of the programs
  • Ensure operational efficiency of the attraction during park hours and seasonal/special events, including developing plans for high efficiency and low wait times and managing guest flow and experience
  • Help maintain artistic and thematic integrity of attraction, working closely with Technical Services on venue repairs and upkeep
  • Aid the manager and Talent Acquisition in hiring, training, and development of qualified team members, including ongoing progress toward lead and premium roles
  • Offer consistent and timely feedback to all team members, providing team member reviews and coaching to ensure team meets expectations and all policies are followed
  • Assist in creating, maintaining, and supporting the labor, training, and non-labor budgets
  • Review team member schedules, time, and attendance forms weekly for accuracy
  • Serve as designated duty manager for the daily area operation, including crisis management for guest and team member medical/emergency situations
  • Conduct timely investigation and response to incidents including team member and guest concerns
  • Advocate for active participation in all safety programs, including forming partnership with Environmental Health and Safety group
  • Uphold collective bargaining agreements by partnering with HR and Labor Relations to maintain positive union relationships

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of operations management experience in theme park or hospitality industry, experience in guest service preferred
  • Must have excellent written and verbal skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel
  • Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required
  • Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to multiple venues throughout the day

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Hospitality is highly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Proactive thinker/self-starter with proven ability to anticipate needs and initiate corrective actions
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and simultaneously manage multiple projects
  • Strong guest service experience with conflict resolution
  • Able to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and independent thinking as well as an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in real-time
  • Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to work seamlessly within a broader team to achieve desired results
  • Theme Park experience highly preferred
  • Experience managing in a union environment
  • Benefits

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • A variety of other discounts and perks

    Pay

    Salary range: 70,000 – 80,000

    Company Sponsored Benefits

    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to more senior leadership within Culinary

    Internships

    • Paid opportunities to grow your career
    • The chance to learn from talented industry professionals and make a valued impact on our Team Members and guests
    • Access to exclusive professional development events designed for interns
    • Eligibility for financial assistance towards housing may be applicable. Specific details about eligibility would be provided at the time of offer

    Actively Enrolled Students

    • Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors or Graduate-level students
    • Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA required (transcripts will be requested for verification)
    • Job specific qualifications as outlined in the Intern job description

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

    Bartender

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Work shoes
    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

    Chef Assistant

    • Work shoes
    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Work shoes
    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
    • Opportunities to advance, based on skill and available positions, to a full-time career in Culinary

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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
    • Meal vouchers
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    • Opportunity for cross training and working in exciting new venues
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