Title:  District Manager I

Job Description

As the Sports and Entertainment District Manager based out of Raleigh NC, you will provide overall vision, planning, direction, and control for assigned units for a medium-size, defined district normally generating $75M+ in revenue. This key leadership role is accountable for Revenue Growth, EBIT, Margin, Consumer Satisfaction, Client Loyalty and Employee Engagement, with a focus on growth, cost and productivity, leading people and delivering financial commitments.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate demonstrates capability across the following dimensions:

• Leadership - Establish overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance multiple accounts. Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients, and consumers. Build, develop and lead multiple management teams capable of carrying out strategic objectives.
• Client Relationship - Establish and maintain effective client relationships by identifying client needs and communicating operational progress. Understand contractual obligations and leverage opportunities. Continually assess operations and develop plans to provide optimal service and drive client and customer satisfaction.
• Financial Performance - Build revenue and manage budgets with sensitivity to costs and client needs. In partnership with regional finance leader, establish criteria for improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity of accounts within district. Provide oversight and take ownership to deliver client and company financial targets using Aramark systems. Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Productivity - Hold teams accountable for efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes
• Compliance - Ensure account managers maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees and follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour. Ensure 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

The job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Experience leading multiple account teams across a geographic district.
• Ten + years’ experience of P&L responsibility within the food and beverage, entertainment, hospitality, or retail industries.
• Proven success in a repeatable business model, including leading through change and turnaround initiatives. The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential.
• Proficient reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
• Established communication and teamwork skills to work with all levels on the organization from the front-line associate through leadership.
• Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives.

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 http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.