General Manager of Food + Beverage, San Jose Sharks

Aramark•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire a new General Manager to support our food and beverage operations supporting the San Jose Sharks operations at The SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and San Jose Shark's 3 ice centers. As a General Manager, you will plan, manage, and lead multiple contracted services with multi-million dollar revenue to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives, and guest needs. Services include food and beverage operations which could include concessions, catering and premium dining services. This position will support and be responsible for executing large sports events, concerts, catering, and other large venue special events. The General Manager will report to Senior Leadership with a team of salaried direct reports. This position is salaried, plus bonus eligible, contingent on achieving certain financial and performance goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 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.
A passion for food & beverage with an ability to identify and develop successful concepts.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management.

Nice To Haves

Premium and Concessions Management experience preferred.
P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

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 District Manager and region Vice President of Operations 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.
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