Jimmy McQuade

General Manager @Hooky Entertainment

Hutto, TX, US

As the General Manager of Hooky Entertainment, I provide strategic and operational leadership for a multi-million-dollar premium entertainment center combining IMAX cinema, bowling, arcade, restaurant, and event experiences under one roof. I am responsible for aligning vision, people, and performance to deliver both outstanding guest experiences and sustainable business growth. • Strategic Leadership: Drive organizational strategy, aligning cross-functional teams around clear goals in revenue growth, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence. • Business Performance: Oversee full P&L responsibility, budget management, vendor partnerships, and financial forecasting to meet and exceed performance targets. • Leadership Development: Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across hospitality, cinema, kitchen, sales, and facilities—creating accountability frameworks and succession pipelines for long-term growth. • Innovation & Scalability: Established the operational playbook, SOPs, and systems that launched Hooky’s flagship location, laying the foundation for replication and expansion into future markets. • Community & Brand Impact: Position Hooky as a cornerstone of the Hutto community through partnerships, events, and brand storytelling that drive awareness, loyalty, and market share.I bring 20+ years of hospitality and entertainment leadership to Hooky, with a proven ability to translate vision into execution, scale complex operations, and cultivate a culture where both people and performance thrive.

Northern Arizona University

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