Concessions Division Director

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire a new Concessions Division Director to support our concessions food and beverage operations. As a Division Manager, you will plan, manage, and lead contracted services with multi-million dollar revenue to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives, and guest needs. Including food and beverage operations in concessions and catering. This position will support and be responsible for executing large sports events, concerts, catering, and other large venue special events. The Concessions Division Director will report to Assistant and General Manager with a team of salaried direct reports. This position is salaried, plus bonus eligible, contingent on achieving certain financial and performance goals. Our Concessions Division Directors are best-in-class operation managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients and guests. Being in sync with our clients vision, strong relationship-building skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to safety, our leaders make a difference every day. Ideal candidates have managed large revenue accounts, make data-based decisions, and have extensive experience with financial analytics and forecasting. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of large venue or multi-unit management experience is required.
Direct P&L responsibility within a comparably scoped environment
Ability to lead a large team of culinary & operations managers in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
The ability to lead in a complex environment with a keen focus on client and guest service, entrepreneurship, while building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management.
Ability to respond effectively to changing demands.
Candidate must be willing to be hands-on with staff and operations and be willing to work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Premium and Concessions Management experience preferred.
P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
A passion for food & beverage with an ability to identify and develop successful concepts.

Responsibilities

Full P&L responsibility in regard to food and beverage
Manage the client relationship at the location, while providing hands-on execution and leadership of operations.
Leadership of a large team of managers and workforce throughout multiple units and concepts.
Developing new concepts to increase existing revenue sources for public foods/concessions, premium service, and catering outlets.
Partner with the Assistant and General Manager to plan and execute business development strategy for growth.
Recruitment and development of new and existing managers.
Interact successfully with the client, stadium guests, and team members on a regular basis.