Regional VP, Airport Operations

Areas USA, Inc • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Lead and oversee airport operations business, focusing on delivering exceptional financial and operational results while building a strong culture and developing future leaders. Drive the achievement of key objectives including sales, costs, associate retention, guest satisfaction, food quality, and sanitation at Areas USA. Create and monitor action plans to exceed financial targets while maintaining strong client relationships and fostering a best-in-class work environment that ensures sustainable growth and operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality or related field, Masters Degree a Plus.
• Preferred 10+ plus years of experience in progressive management roles in food, beverage and retail operations handling multiple locations.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and diverse populations.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and other associated software.
• Be able to lead a team of employees to reach company goals.
• Possess excellent strategic management skills.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Budget, market, risk, and Business Analysis
• Time Management, planning and project management abilities.
• Guest Relations, diplomacy and organization.
• Personal Attributes: positive attitude, empathy, accountability and honesty
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree a Plus.
• Union negotiations experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and execute business strategies to reach organizational financial goals and objectives.
• Lead business reviews for staffing and budget guidelines in conjunction with annual financial statements.
• Ability to direct all areas covering rent, store placement, common area charges, advertising and marketing.
• Work with team members to ensure quality storefronts and timely store openings.
• Resolve design issues and verify that submittals comply with airport criteria.
• Responsible for setting strategy and execution of day-to-day operations.
• Interface with Legal; People, Talent and Culture; Loss & Prevention; Business Development, Finance and other business units in the daily affairs of the operation.
• Build, Coach and Development a high performing leadership team.
• Union negotiations experience desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in employee relations issues including conflict in the workplace and investigations in partnership with the People, Talent and Culture Department.
• Create an plan for hurricane preparations for the company and in coordination with FDTP.
• Act as a corporate representative for public relations activities as needed.

Benefits

• We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options.
• Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program.
• In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

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