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General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Lebanon, Ohio
On-siteUSD 100,000 - 125,000 / year

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General Manager

General Manager – Cincinnati, OH

A dynamic, growing destination hospitality organization is seeking a hands-on leader ready to take ownership of a unique venue blending outdoor recreation, retail, food & beverage, and seasonal attractions. This is an opportunity to create memorable guest experiences and shape the culture of a one-of-a-kind, experience-driven property.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • 100,000–125,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus incentives tied to property results
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off, flexible scheduling, and employee discounts
  • Collaborative team culture with the opportunity to impact business growth and guest satisfaction

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3 to 5+ years of leadership experience in hospitality, retail, theme parks, agritourism, food & beverage, or entertainment venues
  • Proven track record in hiring, coaching, and developing teams
  • Solid experience managing high-volume operations with multiple components
  • Strong communication, guest-facing, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors and managing seasonal business cycles
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs and navigate large indoor/outdoor spaces
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and full-time onsite availability
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and seasonal peak periods

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Background in restaurant or hotel management
  • Experience in theme parks, entertainment venues, or agritourism environments

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team focused on hospitality, guest engagement, and safety
  • Oversee daily programming, food & beverage operations, retail inventory, and seasonal attractions
  • Manage P&L performance, labor planning, budgeting, and KPI tracking
  • Build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with all regulations
  • Uphold site safety, equipment functionality, and high-quality facility standards
  • Streamline seasonal processes and champion a welcoming, family-first guest environment

Preferred Experience

Experience with theme parks, amusement parks, destination attractions, family entertainment venues, agritourism operations, event venues, or resort properties with significant restaurant and food-and-beverage operations is especially valuable.

The successful candidate will be approachable, accountable, safety-conscious, guest-focused, and comfortable bringing structure and consistency to an authentic, community-oriented environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a distinctive destination hospitality operation and play an important role in its continued growth.

If you're motivated by operational leadership in an environment that’s anything but traditional, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Apply now to help create unforgettable experiences and lead a thriving destination property.

JOB ID: 180525

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner

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