Dutch Wonderland - Park Service Manager

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

Directs the Park Services program to ensure a clean and green environment for guests of the Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment complex. Responsible for detailed cleaning throughout the park. Provides leadership to all members of the Park Services team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and appearance.

We are currently looking for a:

Dutch Wonderland

• Park Service Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute the labor and janitorial budget.

• Interview and hire team members to provide appropriate department staffing.

• Supervise preparation and execution of daily work schedules based on park attendance.

• Provide daily work assignments and follow-up to lead supervisors and staff.

• Coordinate vendor services including trash removal and janitorial supplies.

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DEP, and other applicable standards and regulations.

• Provide initial and continuing training to all Park Services team members.

• Monitor inspection forms for proper documentation of restroom and park cleaning.

• Proactively monitor park facility appearance and issue work assignments as needed to corrected deficiencies.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to ensure department and park standards and policies are met or exceeded at all times.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma required; college degree is desirable.

Languages: Fluent English

Skills:

• Communication

• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel

• Leadership

• Inspire others to achieve results, establish credibility throughout the organization and maintain a visible leadership role in appropriate industry, community and business organizations as necessary

• Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, research and collect data, draw valid conclusions and execute remedial strategies in a timely manner

• Project Management: Understand and manage projects from concept to completion. Develop and achieve strategic objectives, plans and time schedules; organize and manage competing priorities, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to detail

• Executive Presence

• Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates

• Flexibility

• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing demands for multiple concurrent projects

• Initiative and Adaptability

• Take initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Computer Proficiency

• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Experience: Must have 3 years' experience in park operations or experience in building and facility maintenance. Must have supervisory experience.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Relationships

Internal: Interact with all levels of the organization.

External: Interact with a wide variety of vendors, suppliers, guests and other business associates.

Team member benefits:

Team member benefits:

Why Palace Entertainment?

We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.

Palace Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Management Incentive Plan

• Comprehensive health and wellness package

• 401k Savings and Investment plan

• Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US

• A generous paid time off program

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!