Dutch Wonderland Guest Experience Manager

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose:
Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

We are currently looking for a Dutch Wonderland Guest Experience Manager.

• Manage all aspects of the Admissions, Parking, and Guest Services teams, along with any other assigned business units
• Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Dutch Wonderland's core values
• Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
• Manage and control all financial aspects of assigned departments while maximizing revenue and cost savings opportunities; maintain constant vigilance over departmental spending and budgets
• Act as a strategic visionary to implement measures that will favorably impact process, people, and/or profit
• Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests
• Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all guest experience positions and backfill these positions when needed
• Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline
• Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with PA law
• Ensure daily sign-in sheets are completed and submitted each day
• Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities

• Delight the guests with exceptional customer service and a guest-centric approach
• Oversee guest arrival process including parking fee transactions, in-park ticket sales, season pass processing and turnstiles
• Ensure compliance with all PCI related standards, policies and procedures
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions, recurring team meetings, and audits of assigned operations
• Become knowledgeable of all passes, promotions, operating schedules, and planned events
• Prepare and analyze Admissions-related operating reports and perform in-depth studies of annual sales, attendance logs, inspections, and labor costs
• Oversee customer relations efforts, including customer relations office, call center operations and replies to customer inquiries via telephone, email and other media channels
• Interact with guests on a face-to-face basis, asking for feedback, and promptly addressing concerns
• Ensure tickets and products are setup correctly within POS and Inventory system in Workday
• Perform administrative duties including assisting with entering daily revenue, typing, preparing reports, and ordering supplies in coordination with revenue and park leadership
• Ensure that all team members are enforcing park entrance and exit policies
• Immediately report security, safety, or maintenance concerns to the proper channels
• Promptly notify the security team or the operator of team member and guest injuries or emergencies
• Ensure that all Front Gate protocols are executed during emergencies or inclement weather situations
• All…