Operations Manager

Welcome to Lava Island
Lava Island is an indoor play oasis where kids fly across trampolines, dive into foam pits, race down slides, and disappear into towering jungle gyms while families share pizza and celebrate birthdays. It is loud, bright, and full of energy, and it is the kind of place where memories happen without warning.
We are ALL IN for our guests and each other, we work BETTER TOGETHER, we show up as DAY MAKERS, and we RAISE THE BAR by doing the little things with purpose.
About the Role
The Operations Manager is the General Manager's right hand and one of the most important leaders in the building. You lead the team on shift, serve as Manager on Duty, and keep operations moving across the café, the park floor, and party events. When the park is busy and the pressure is on, you are the steady presence who keeps the team confident and the experience smooth. It is also a role with a clear path forward; many of our strongest General Managers grew from here.
Why You'll Love Leading Here
Lead the floor in a fast-paced, guest-first environment where every shift matters
Coach and develop team members and supervisors in real time
Grow through Intentional Leadership, our development program, on a real path toward General Manager
Be part of a supportive culture grounded in trust, standards, and accountability
Competitive salary, leadership incentive, medical, dental, and vision, and employee perks
What You'll Do
Serve as Manager on Duty, present and aware across the whole park during your shift
Keep guest-facing areas clean, staffed, and ready, and handle guest issues on the spot
Assign zones, set clear expectations, and coach the team in real time
Hold the team accountable for tasks, safety, and service with fairness and consistency
Lead proactively so problems are prevented before guests feel them
Complete opening, shift-change, and closing procedures, checklists, deposits, and reporting
Keep the park guest-ready and safe, and keep the café stocked and running on time
Growing as a Leader Here
We do not just hire leaders, we develop them. Every park leader grows through Intentional Leadership, our leadership development program built on a simple idea: great leadership is built on purpose. As an Operations Manager, you are expected to be both an exceptional manager and an exceptional leader, and this program is a real part of your path toward running your own park.
What We're Looking For
An ownership mindset; you treat the shift and the park's results as your own
Hands-on leadership; you set the standard alongside the team
Steady under pressure; the team borrows the leader's energy
A coach; you give clear, real-time direction and hold the standard
Strong organization and clear communication with team members and guests
What You'll Need
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced hospitality or customer-facing setting, ideally 15 or more people on a shift
Current ServSafe Manager Certification, or completion within 30 days of hire
Availability for weekends, evenings, and holidays; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are required, across opening and closing shifts
Willingness to be hands-on, including cleaning and park prep alongside the team
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Ready to lead the floor and grow with us? Apply today.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No