General Manager- Bradenton Area Convention Center

Job Description

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire a new General Manager to support our food and beverage operations for the Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, Florida. Perfectly positioned along the scenic Manatee River, the Bradenton Area Convention Center stands as a beacon of hospitality and versatility. The newly renovated Bradenton Area Convention Center is a premium meeting space with a multipurpose ballroom and a scenic outdoor plaza ideal for receptions and networking events.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 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 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.

WHO YOU ARE: Our General Managers are capable operations managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients and guests. They exhibit our core components of leadership: personal, customer and people leadership. With knowledge of the client’s business, strong relationship-building skills, financial savvy, and a focus on safety, our team makes a difference every day. Ideal candidates are data driven, have catering and concessions experience, and strong financial analytics and forecasting skills.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation . ​

Job Responsibilities

• Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations.
• Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction.
• Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives.
• Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations.
• In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.
• Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports.
• Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Minimum of 5+ years of large venue or multi-unit management experience is required.
• Catering and Concessions Management experience preferred.
• Direct P&L responsibility within a comparably scoped environment
• Ability to lead a 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.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• 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

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, 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.

About Aramark

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. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .