Assistant Venue Manager (NYC) at Original X Productions | NY, US | Rezi

Assistant Venue Manager (NYC) at Original X Productions

Assistant Venue Manager (NYC)

Original X Productions · NY, US

1 months ago

Assistant Venue Manager (NYC)

Original X Productions · NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

Original X Productions (OGX) is seeking an Assistant Venue Manager to lead a world-class team in delivering an unforgettable guest experience for an interactive walk-through attraction. This role supports daily operations, guest experience, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Venue Management Team in overseeing the overall on-site operations, ensuring operations run efficiently and within budget
  • Lead and support department teams in executing daily operations, providing guidance, coaching, and support while fostering a positive and accountable team environment
  • Support the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of operational staff and vendors including experiential teams, box office, exhibit services, and other key roles
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of labor scheduling models, ensuring appropriate staffing levels while balancing operational needs and team member experience
  • Oversee on-site day-to-day operations including ticketing, POS management, attraction operations, guest services, retail, cafe, security, custodial services, on-site marketing, groups & events, photo operations, and overall guest flow
  • Support the exhibit services team in maintaining the physical space, including routine maintenance, touch-ups, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality guest environment
  • Assist in managing inventory including staff uniforms, cleaning supplies, and operational materials
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team members
  • Respond to guest concerns and complaints with professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and a positive guest experience
  • Serve as the primary point to support vendor coordination and maintain strong working relationships with third-party partners
  • Follow and support preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the attraction, including light hands-on maintenance as needed
  • Partner with the Venue Management Team and cross-functional corporate teams including operations, revenue, marketing, exhibit services, finance, HR, and creative to support business objectives
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in a flexible and fast-paced environment
  • Serve as a Manager on Duty (MOD) for select shifts
  • Assists with special company projects as may be needed
  • Any and all duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Demonstrated 3+ years of senior leadership experience in a revenue-generating hospitality, entertainment, or retail environment
  • Experience supporting hiring, training, and development of operational teams
  • Strong understanding of shift-based labor scheduling and operational workflows
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively
  • Maintains composure under pressure and operates with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Provide hands on leadership by working alongside team members, modeling expected behaviors, and driving accountability through example
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed

Skills

  • Immersive environments or theme parks experience
  • Projection mapping and interactive media technologies familiarity
  • Safety standards and regulations for entertainment environments knowledge

Experience Level

  • 3+ years of senior leadership experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $70,000-$80,000

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Individual Retirement Account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid vacation and sick leave

About the Company

  • Original X Productions are the operators of premier worldwide location-based entertainment experiences including The FRIENDS™ Experience and Hershey Super Sweet Adventure.
  • Our teams are guest experience focused storytellers who are passionate, strive for excellence, committed to safety, and value fun in everything they do!

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.