Event General Manager - San Francisco

Hey there! We’re Fever , the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience? Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. ABOUT THE ROLE The General Manager role is responsible for end-to-end management of Aura in San Francisco. You will be the operational owner and accountable for ensuring world class operational execution, exceptional customer service, and financial efficiency. Based in San Francisco, the General Manager will sit within the local site Management Team and report directly to the Fever Originals Local team. You will be at the helm – you’ll drive daily local operational decisions and lead your team in ongoing budget and operational optimization efforts. You’ll also actively work towards building the brand within the city through community partnerships and private events. This position requires someone with an action-bias who is ready to roll up their sleeves and take ownership over the site, all while understanding and abiding by the policies and procedures set out by our Corporate Team and Production Partners. Salary range - $70-80k USD + attractive bonus component on top for strong performance. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Community Development & Customer Service Manage group bookings strategy and execution, including closing to inbound leads and conducting outbound lead generation efforts in the market. Develop and implement programming ideas to drive attendance and revenue (e.g., special events, corporate partnerships, themed experiences). Maintain a customer-first culture, ensuring exceptional guest interactions and positive experiences. Monitor and improve customer satisfaction through proactive sharing of guest feedback and recommendations. Collaborate with the management team to implement promotional initiatives and partnerships, as well as support local outreach efforts. Act as the public face of the venue, ensuring brand consistency and excellence in execution. Operational & Experience Management: Lead day-to-day venue operations, ensuring a smooth, safe, and high-quality guest experience across all sessions. Manage, schedule, and delegate responsibilities to on-site staff; run sessions as needed to lead by example in this hands-on role. Conduct staff briefings and communicate updates from management to the team. Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of new team members. Coordinate staffing and vendor schedules (ambassadors, managers, security, parking, tech, and external vendors) within budget. Manage staff payroll, ensure accurate timecards, and complete daily and weekly staff reporting. Implement and uphold safety procedures, weatherization plans, and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Act as the liaison between the venue, partners, and Fever, working closely with the Producer and Project Manager to maintain show quality throughout the run. Budget & Business Management: Manage an efficient operations budget, tracking costs, staffing, maintenance, and consumables. Prepare and deliver regular and accurate performance and budget reports to the Fever manage