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Theme Park General Manager / Senior Director of Operations Panhandle FL

EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions -Luxury Hotels Resorts Gaming Clubs Executive Search
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Theme Park General Manager / Senior Director of Operations Panhandle FL /New Orleans.   

*Reports to the Vice President.

*Highly compensated position $160k-$175K 30% Incentive and low cost of living.

*540 acres - Year-round theme park featuring dry and wet.

*25 attractions with 100,000 square ft water park.

*300 team members

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

*Collaborates with the Director F&B /Retail.

*Emphasis is on the guest and associate experience.

*Games and rides and guests flow at the gate and on the rides.

*Experience with strong guest service experience.

*Excellent hiring –focus on training – guest/working as a team/accident prevention etc.

*Budgets, P&L etc.

*Safety and cleanliness.

* Manage the preventative maintenance program.

*Develop, prepare, and manage annual operating budgets - park tickets, games, cabana sites, rental revenue projections, park operating hours, department operating expenses, supplies, payroll, training, and capital expenses.

*Oversee and lead the managers, supervisors, and team members of Ride Operations, Rides Maintenance, Aquatics, Aquatics Maintenance, Guest Services, and Games.

*Recruit, hire, train, support, coach, and counsel.

*Develop and implement park ticket models, including season passes, daily tickets, and special offers to achieve profitability, revenue growth; collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Events on development and implementation of ticket programs

*Developing annual budgets, inventory control, monthly forecasting, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

10 years’ experience in the attractions, theme park, or water park industry with at least three years serving in a senior ride and/or aquatics management role

Direct experience in operating theme/water park rides and attractions

Familiarity and experience with the development and implementation of theme/water park ticketing models

A PLUS:

Familiarity and experience with Jeff Ellis & Associates and International Ride Training LLC training and operating standards.

Familiarity with water quality standards; Certified Pool Operator.

Familiarity and experience with maintenance and capital construction projects.

*J-1 Visa experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Highly Competitive salary generous incentive. And very-very-very generous benefits package. Low Cost of Living - Heck - Live on the Beach! Great school and low crime!

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 Who is EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions:

Executive Search Leadership for Upscale to Luxury * Remote and Destination Locations for Hotels * Resorts: Ski, Golf, Ocean, Lodges * Mega Water Parks *Clubs * Gaming.

·      EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with hospitality leadership roles, boasting over 25 years of expertise in executive search.

·      With a proven 97% client fill rate, EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions supports upscale to luxury hospitality businesses, including hotels, resorts, gaming establishments, amusement and water parks, across the United States and Caribbean Islands.

·      Their clients have achieved prestigious accolades, including recognition from Forbes, Mobil AAA, and Condé Nast Traveler.

·      The company is committed to building strong relationships and delivering candidates who are a 100% match for client criteria.

·      EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions offers comprehensive services, including retained, contingency, and confidential searches for both permanent and temporary placements.

Contact us at - https://everquestrecruiting.com/

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