Regional Vice President - Destinations US East

Aramark • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Regional Vice President - Destinations US East Reporting directly to the President & CEO of Destinations, the Regional Vice President - East will oversee all business operations within the region. This role is crucial for driving growth, optimizing costs, enhancing productivity, and achieving financial targets. We are looking for an innovator with a growth mindset that will build strategies to create a multiplying effect impacting our clients, customers, communities, and employees. This role will provide leadership around our values of accountability, integrity, and authenticity. Aramark Destinations is a premier hospitality management division of Aramark, delivering authentic and memorable experiences across conference centers, specialty hotels, and iconic destinations throughout the United States. On the East Coast, the business is anchored in hotel and conference center management, where Aramark provides fully integrated services spanning hotel operations, food and beverage, facilities management, and guest services — creating seamless, elevated experiences for corporate clients, business travelers, and event attendees. The Regional Vice President will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, client partnerships, and growth across this portfolio of distinctive East Coast properties.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of general management experience with P&L responsibilities (ideally exceeding $200 million).
• Executive experience in leading operations, preferably in a matrix environment with responsibilities in human resources, finance, and/or sales/marketing.
• Proven track record in creating and executing growth strategies, managing client relationships focused on revenue generation, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead a team, including experienced managers, to achieve operational excellence and deliver exceptional client service.
• Experience managing a multi-functional team across geographies is a key asset.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Inspire, lead, and motivate employees at all levels, including direct reports, account managers, and hourly associates.
• Possess and exhibit knowledge of the business, P&L management, and marketplace expertise that drives innovation and growth.
• Develop new business opportunities and identify potential additions to the Aramark portfolio.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, articulating the organization’s strategic goals and objectives with confidence.
• Influence others to commit to and accept responsibility for their actions while demonstrating patience and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive Growth and Profitability: Continuously seek new revenue streams and ways to improve profitability, enhance margins, and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage across various functions, including operations and client relationships.
• Team Leadership: Coach, motivate, and staff a regional, cross-functional team, including direct reports and other functional disciplines on projects and initiatives.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and quality audits to ensure operational excellence for all regional accounts.
• Quality Metrics: Establish efficient and timely quality metrics to ensure accountability.
• Resource Leveraging: Partner with internal resources (e.g., sales & marketing, human resources, finance) to achieve objectives.
• Culture: Build upon Aramark’s hospitality culture by anticipating the needs of our clients, customers, and communities that we serve.

Benefits

• Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
• We believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world.
• Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
• We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.
• So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive