Hadrena is launching a new venture: Activate games - a groundbreaking, tech-driven entertainment experience. This high-energy, immersive concept fuses team-based challenges with interactive gameplay, delivering an unforgettable adventure for all.

With exclusive rights to this next-generation format, our mission is clear: launch and scale 30+ locations across France, Benelux, Spain, and Portugal, redefining active gaming in Europe.

Join us in shaping the future of entertainment. 🚀

The role : Chief of staff

As Chief of Staff, you’ll be the right hand to the CEO, playing a pivotal role in our European launch. This is a high-impact, strategic, and hands-on position covering operations, finance, marketing and expansion.

You will drive execution, build scalable processes, and ensure our first location’s success. If you thrive in fast-growth environments, love solving challenges, and want to be part of something groundbreaking, this role is for you.

Your mission

🚀 Expansion & growth

- Drive market analysis, site scouting, and lease negotiations to secure prime locations.

- Support the end-to-end launch of Activate’s first sites, ensuring operational excellence.

- Build and refine scalable expansion playbooks for rapid multi-market rollout.

- Coordinate across real estate, legal, franchise, and operations teams to accelerate growth.

🎯 Marketing & revenue

- Support pricing models, promotional campaigns, and partnership deals to boost revenue.

- Identify and launch new revenue streams (corporate deals, upselling, sponsorships).

- Leverage customer data and market trends to optimize marketing efforts.

⚙️ Operations & performance

- Design and implement a scalable operating model for multi-location success.

- Set up efficient workflows covering maintenance, staffing, and guest experience.

- Adapt operational playbooks to local markets in partnership with the franchisor.

- Track and optimize KPIs to drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

💰 Finance & business optimization

- Establish and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking frameworks.

- Build data-driven dashboards to support executive decision-making.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.

- Assist with fundraising or financing strategies if needed.

What we’re looking for :

You have 3+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:

✅ Top management / strategy consulting firms – Consultant/Senior Consultant

✅ Business operations in a high-growth startup/scale-up – Manager-level

Your strengths

🔹 Strategic problem solver – You break down complex challenges and drive solutions.

🔹 Results-driven – You focus on execution and impact.

🔹 Exceptional communicator – Clear, concise, and persuasive.

🔹 Highly organized & adaptable – You thrive in fast-moving environments.

🔹 Data-savvy – Strong analytical skills to drive performance and decision-making.

🔹 Entrepreneurial mindset – A self-starter eager to build from scratch.

🔹 Fluent in English, French, and Spanish (a must).

🎯 Bonus skills

- Knowledge of the retail or location-based entertainment industry.

- Experience in international market launches.

What’s in it for you ?

💰 Competitive salary based on experience.

🌍 Paris HQ + hybrid work flexibility.

📈 High-growth environment with direct impact on European expansion.

🤝 Access to Hadrena’s global network of brands, experts, and partners.

🚀 The chance to shape and launch an innovative entertainment concept in Europe.

Ready to build something big ?

Join us in revolutionizing active gaming in Europe!

📩 Apply now and let’s make it happen.