General Manager Budweiser Gardens

3 weeks ago

London, Canada Oak View Group Full time

Oak View Group:
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview:
The **General Manager** is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the assigned venue. In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including construction, purchasing, policy administration, booking, marketing, finance, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, and related operations for an Arena/Complex. This position is responsible for the development, coordination and management of all aspects and strategies for the arena's entertainment events.

This role will pay a salary of $150,000 to $175,000.

job expires 7/31/2024

About the Venue:
Budweiser Gardens opened in October of 2002 with a seating capacity of 9,090 for hockey and ice events and over 10, 000 for concerts, family shows, and other events.

The venue not only strives to meet the needs of the community through diverse programming, it also stands as a landmark of city civic pride and community accessibility, promoting a sense of vibrancy and culture while also providing a wide range of public sports and entertainment.

Constructed in the heart of downtown London, the exterior design of Budweiser Gardens incorporates a replica of the facade of the old Talbot Inn, a 19th Century Inn originally located where the building now stands.

With a reputation and standard of excellence in the industry, Budweiser Gardens is a top stop for fans and performers alike.

**Responsibilities**:

- Evaluates existing policies and procedures and recommends improvements that will better reflect the needs of the facility and/or improve the efficiency and safety of operations
- Oversees and approves all activities regarding maintaining and operating the facility
- Conducts weekly staff meetings
- Oversees and approves a detailed operating budget
- Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating Director level staff
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with civic organizations, city personnel, media, lessees, employees, and the public
- Aggressively promotes the use of the facility to maximize its utilization and negotiates lease agreements as determined necessary and in the best interests of the facility
- Oversees the development of standard operating procedures for all operational functions of the facility, e.g., marketing, finance, box office, maintenance, administration, food and beverage, and related areas
- Oversees the preparation of required and necessary reports/records for the city and/or corporate
- Meets regularly with Director of Operations to discuss event and back-of-house needs and issues
- Meets regularly with Director of Finance to discuss all financial information and issues
- Meets regularly with Director of Partnerships to discuss sales issues and needs
- Meets regularly with Director of Marketing to discuss publicity, show promotion and Group Experiences issues and needs
- Meets regularly with Assistant General Manager to discuss overall facility issues
- Meets regularly with City Contract Administrator to discuss operation and budget of facility
- Other duties as assigned by RGM and SVP

Qualifications:

- Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, facility management, public administration or related fields required, with a minimum of seven years progressive and responsible experience in the supervision and/or management of a large multi-purpose facility
- Active membership and participation in the International Association of Venue Managers is also required
- The ability to research, develop and maintain relationships with artist agents, artist management as well as local, regional and national promoters.
- Proven leadership skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of event solicitation and presentation, public relations, advertising and media relations and event planning, facility operations, budget preparation and personnel management
- Ability to express ideas clearly through both oral and written communication
- Superior Sales and Marketing skills
- Knowledge of budget preparation and control
- Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and other Federal, Provincial or local laws and regulations
- Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professio

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