Performance Manager

The Performance Manager oversees front-of-house operations at the Metropolitan Opera House to provide a safe, welcoming experience and the highest level of guest service at every visit. Working with Venue Operations, the Performance Manager manages open rehearsals, performances, and ancillary events; ensures guest comfort and safety in the house; and resolves ticket issues. The role also manages full- and part-time staff, including union and non-union employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house performance staff (Ushers, Ticket Takers, Guest Services Reps, Attendants, Safety persons, Security, Cleaners, Switchboard, Coatcheck, Engineers and Medical Services) during public events and performances and motivate them to provide excellent customer service to all attendees. • Handle all performance related issues from double seating, fraudulent tickets, unhappy to enraged guests, sick guests, late guests, last minute guests with ADA accommodation needs, guests who get locked out of a performance, guests with broken titles, non-functioning seats, etc. in an equitable, professional, and courteous manner. • Help to design and implement effective bi-annual training programs for front of house guest service team members including customer service, accessibility, and health and safety. • Take an active role in upholding our commitment to guest care, based on current guest service trainings, by continually motivating staff, focusing on specific aspects of service each night. • Foster a positive, friendly, and motivational work environment for our guest service team members. • Ensure that all public spaces are clean, free of obstructions and ready for guests with the high standards Met guests expect. • Hold pre-show FOH staff briefing sessions ensuring all FOH staff are well informed of pre-performance, performance, post performance and any special event details occurring in one or multiple smaller spaces. • Troubleshoot and document any event day incidents and/or problems including those affecting clients, guests, and staff or operating issues. • Address any staff issues, resolving to the best of your ability in real time, or reporting to management as needed and following up in a timely and effective manner. • Prepare nightly Performance Report post-event and report any incidents in a detailed and timely manner. • Review and submit weekly Front of House staff payrolls. • Maintain proficiency and knowledge of emergency evacuation plans, accessibility, and guest care as they relate to performances and events for both patrons and staff. • Interface with NYPD, FDNY and Lincoln Center during performance periods, as necessary. • Coordinate with all FOH Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and setup for events and performances • Coordinate with Chief Ushers Office and Payroll Office to maintain accurate staff status, and attendance • Assist with the hiring, training and onboarding of new FOH employees in night of procedures essential to performance related duties • Assist with the update of SOP for FOH House Management tasks necessary for the opening, closing, throughout and post-performance season