General Manager - Ice rink
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Position Overview & Specifications
Staffordshire Winter Sports club is looking for a motivated and experienced leisure manager to operate the Planet Ice Altrincham site. The site strives to provide the best ice skating and ice leisure experience through a team who are passionate and committed to delivering a high quality and entertaining visit for all our customers.
To be responsible for the smooth and efficient day to day management of the unit, ensuring the company’s Brand Standards and Values are maintained at all times and ensuring all legal requirements are complied with in accordance with all Legislation and Company policies.
Reporting initially to a senior management team headed by a Chief Operations Officer, you will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the ice rink and management staff . The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated proactive individual who has a minimum of three years management experience within a fast-paced leisure environment, knowledge of the ice industry is preferred but not essential.
You will be responsible for identifying required staffing levels, recruitment of quality staff, induction and ensuring that appropriate training is delivered to all management and staff within the Unit. You will be required to maintain a highly motivated team for day to day public skating, ice hockey events, and a bar and cafe provision.
You will exceed customer expectations by developing, implementing and maintaining the most efficient standards of customer service possible in all aspects of the operations to deliver optimum Brand Standards and Values.
Job Requirements
The successful applicant will have strong leadership skills, professional outlook, smart in appearance, and well organised; experience of managing volume; the drive to get their sleeves rolled up and have a hands on presence whilst maintaining a commercial and strategic focus, have experience managing and driving sales and performance and have a natural ability to build a rapport with customers.
- Experience in a leisure environment
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of customer service skills and be able to work within a team
- First Aid at work qualification is desirable
- Computer literate and the ability to demonstrate a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Full Driving Licence
This post requires the successful candidate to produce an Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Check.
The candidate must be prepared to work flexible shift patterns e.g. morning shifts, evening shifts and alternating weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Customer Service: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager - Ice rink roles across Staffordshire winter sports club - Planet Ice's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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