NQ64 Operations Director

NQ64 OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

THE STORY NQ64 is a retro gaming bar concept with sites in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham Edinburgh & Cardiff.

Drinking dens filled with retro arcade games and classic consoles, and an impressive drinks list of specially selected craft beers, themed cocktails and sodas, it’s a haven for both gaming buffs and those looking for an experience-led night out. NQ64 is a bar where classic console games and great cocktails find perfect harmony, boasting the finest games collections in the cities where they operate.

Founded in 2018 by Andy Haygarth and Matt Robson, the business has gone from strength to strength, with plans to grow across the UK. Andy & Matt cut their hospitality teeth from the ground up in Manchester's quirkiest dive bars, you may well have seen them in the likes of Crazy Pedro’s, Liars, Blackdog & 2022. In 2019 investors Imbiba, were quick to see the potential that lay ahead for this concept and the boys took on investment in order to deliver their roll out plan to get to 15 sites.

In true Manc fashion, they are seeking a ‘sound’ Operations Director to make their ‘sound’ teams even more ‘sound’.

ROLE Overview The Operations Director will be responsible for providing strong operational leadership to every aspect of each of the sites, setting expectations for the key fundamentals; people, compliance, standards and process efficiency.

This is a hands-on role that requires passion, drive, attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to manage fast paced late night businesses.

You will apply strategic thinking across all functions to ensure you have the right teams with the right skills and training to deliver operational excellence.

You will achieve this by leading by example as well as applying an entrepreneurial mindset to ensure we continue to increase the profitability of all sites.

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Build brilliant teams who can deliver the best experience in entertainment. Ensure we attract, train, develop and retain the best people. A genuine desire to be the best place to work in the industry.

Oversee the look and feel of all sites so that they are presented to the highest possible standard and are always ‘on brand’. This includes, marketing and point of sale material, snagging/maintenance, team presentation, cleanliness, music and atmosphere.

Ensure the efficient day to day operation of the sites to provide a positive and safe environment for both teams and customers. This includes (but is not limited to); adherence to all Company policies and procedures, 100% Health and Safety compliance, deliverance of consistently high standards and efficient and effective site maintenance.

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Drive the financial performance of all sites including budgeting/forecasting, admissions, spend per head, payroll, stock, cash management and controllable costs.

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Manage supplier relationships to ensure the best possible contractual position achieved.

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Drinks menu development – ensuring our drink offer is innovative, fun and ahead of the game.

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Lead all new sites openings, refurbishments and innovations/improvements to our service model.

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Challenge the status quo.

The package

Interested?

Some of the good stuff.

Send your CV to charlotte@sixtyeightpeople.com or call for a chat on 07841 032188.

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Salary 70-110k dependent on experience.

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Solid bonus

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Future share plan

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Development to MD