General Manager - MadTree Parks & Rec

Founded in 2013, Mad Tree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, Mad Tree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. Mad Tree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits.

Mad Tree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.

Mad Tree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that is rooted in Cincy and planted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.

We are Mad Tree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

Opened in February 2025, Parks & Rec represents Mad Tree's boldest venture yet—a stunning 15,000 sq. ft. space that transforms a historic airplane hangar into an innovative gathering place in the heart of Summit Park. This location seamlessly integrates with Blue Ash's green space, creating an environment where community and sustainability naturally intersect. Featuring sprawling indoor‑outdoor spaces, a massive living wall, and games and activities for all ages, we're crafting more than a destination for award‑winning beers and delicious food—we're creating a warm and welcoming space where purpose meets pleasure, and every visit contributes to planting a better community.

General Manager – Parks & Rec

Blue Ash, OH

Hospitality Operations Director

$69,971.75 - $97,715.18

Up to $15,000 annually

The Parks & Rec General Manager owns full P&L responsibility for Mad Tree's location within Summit Park, managing a high‑volume operation and leading a team of 100+ employees across FOH, BOH, and Private Events. You'll drive financial performance while creating exceptional guest experiences that embody our purpose of connecting people to nature and each other. As both strategic leader and hands‑on operator, this role requires translating company‑wide initiatives into location‑specific execution while building talent pipelines and fostering the collaborative culture that makes Mad Tree special.

You'll leverage data‑driven insights to optimize operations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Whether analyzing P&L reports or working the floor, you’ll consistently model our Connect, Grow, and Give a F
* ck behaviors as the visible face of Mad Tree within Summit Park. Leading your team through the dynamic integration of regular restaurant operations, private events, and seasonal programming, while helping team members understand how their daily contributions support Mad Tree’s vision of building a sustainable, purpose‑driven company our kids will be proud of and fulfilling our purpose to connect people to nature and to each other.

• Data-Driven Leadership: Leveraging operational metrics, financial data, and performance analytics to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement
• P&L Management: Managing full profit and loss responsibility including revenue generation, comprehensive cost control, and financial performance optimization
• Operational Excellence: Coordinating cross‑functional operations, managing daily workflows, providing clear direction, and ensuring seamless execution across all departments (FOH, BOH, and Private Events)
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, with particular focus on identifying and cultivating future management talent
• Strategic Execution: Implementing company‑wide initiatives while adapting them to location‑specific needs and maintaining alignment with broader business objectives
• Drives Engagement: Creating a culture where people are motivated to do their best through recognition,…