Executive Vp General Manager

Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) and Callaway Resort & Gardens is seeking a General Manager to join us in our mission of Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Callaway Resort and Gardens is located in Pine Mountain, GA about 2 hours south of Atlanta, GA. The General Manager functions as the primary business leader for the resort managing the overall business including guest experience, financial performance, and sales and revenue generation. The General Manager works with the property leadership team on strategy execution and guides their individual professional development. The General Manager oversees a staff of seasoned professionals across the entire operation including Operations, the resort, all lodging, The Gardens, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience in hospitality, theme park and/or resort General Management. About Herschend Family Entertainment Committed for more than half a century to Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, we work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of your family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding. Today we are considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation. Our parks and attractions are from coast to coast. Our team of more than 10,000 employees creates, develops and operates entertainment, tourism and hospitality properties that currently span 26 locations in ten states. We take great pride in owning and partnering in leading theme parks including Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and Dollywood in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains of which Dolly Parton is our partner. We welcomed the legendary Harlem Globetrotters to our team in 2013. Our work environment is fast-paced and service-oriented, requiring proven ability in decision making, process management, and creative thinking as well as strong interpersonal relationships and desire to help our guests create memories and our properties to be successful. We take fun and entertainment seriously, but we also take time to experience our properties from the guest point-of-view! We lead with love. We are committed to being a part of something bigger than merely a "job," and that requires an unchanging foundation built upon unwavering values such as being patient, kind, humble, respectful, trusting, unselfish, forgiving, truthful, and dedicated. These principles aren't just words, they are the root of our everyday actions. Your career at HFE is limited only by your abilities, passion and results. We offer opportunities for advancement inside our corporate environment as well as at our properties. We are an equal opportunity employer. About Callaway Resort & Gardens. For more than 67 years, Callaway Resort & Gardens has provided "a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world" for millions of visitors. Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, the destination includes a scenic woodland gardens and resort on 2,500 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Highlights include a tropical butterfly conservatory, discovery center, chapel, inland white sand beach, nature trails, a zip line/obstacle course and special events throughout the year. In addition, Callaway Resort & Gardens offers meeting space, wedding and event venues, 674 guest rooms, a world-class spa, a variety of restaurants, shops, 36 holes of golf, tennis, fishing, signature seasonal and holiday events and more. Position Roles & Responsibilities Develops annual business plans for revenue maximization and expense management. Utilizes sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position. Evaluates and implements methods of improving operational effectiveness and efficiencies for the resort. Ensures a safe environment for all guests and team members. Plans, develops and implements resort policies and goals. Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and results. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the hospitality industry. Performs all other duties and services as assigned. Required Skills: Position Requirements: 4-year undergraduate college degree in Business, Hospitality, or similar program and/or minimum 10 years experience in hospitality, theme park or resort general management. Master's Degree or MBA program preferred but not required. Excellent communication, project management, and decision making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Ability to travel as needed (approximately 15% of time).

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