Clifton Gray
Published
June 16, 2026
Location
Warrington, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000

Description

About Slidie Sliderson

Slidie Sliderson is a next-generation family entertainment destination combining giant dry slides, interactive attractions, competitive socialising, great food and drink, and unforgettable family experiences. We're building a brand designed to become the world's most exciting slide park operator.

Salary: £40,000–£60,000 basic + 20% Performance Bonus + Benefits

The Role

As Founding General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the venue. This is not simply a venue management role. We are looking for a leader who can build a high-performing culture, deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive revenue growth and create a destination that families return to again and again. With ambitious 5 year growth plans to open another 10 UK destinations, the role comes with amazing opportunities to progress to senior / board management level.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

  • Full operational site responsibility
  • Full P&L management of £3 million turnover
  • Recruit, develop and inspire a team of 50+ colleagues.
  • Create a culture of energy, accountability and fun.
  • Lead, coach and develop managers and supervisors.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and succession planning.
  • Producing weekly management reports
  • Launch of future new sites

Guest Experience

  • Deliver world-class guest experiences every day.
  • Monitor guest feedback and online reviews.
  • Drive industry-leading Net Promoter Scores.
  • Drive exceptional customer service throughout the team
  • Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.

Commercial Performance

  • Own venue revenue and EBITDA performance.
  • Maximise admissions, memberships, parties and F&B; sales.
  • Identify opportunities to improve spend per head.
  • Deliver labour and cost controls in line with budget.

Operations & Safety

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day venue operations.
  • Maintain exceptional cleanliness and presentation standards.
  • Oversee attraction availability and maintenance schedules.
  • Lead a strong health & safety culture and statutory compliance

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years' management experience.
  • Experience leading large team
  • Proven record of P&L management
  • Strong commercial awareness and sales focus.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Career ambitions to climb the ladder
  • Experience in leisure, hospitality, FECs, bowling, holiday parks or attractions preferred.

Success Looks Like

  • Build and retain an exceptional team.
  • Deliver outstanding guest reviews.
  • Establish Slidie Sliderson as Warrington's leading family attraction.
  • Achieve revenue and EBITDA targets.
  • Help shape the future growth of the Slidie Sliderson brand.

More Slides. More Smiles. More Memories.

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