General Manager

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire a General Manager to support our food and beverage operations at a large multi‑sport complex in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The General Manager 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 such as concessions, catering and premium dining services. The 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 and manage a team of salaried direct reports.

The position is salaried, plus bonus eligible, contingent upon achieving certain financial and performance goals.

Salary range: $80,000 to $85,000. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and work/life services. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans such as 401(k) and paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and residency.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected.

• Full P&L responsibility for food and beverage operations
• Manage the client relationship at the location, while providing hands‑on execution and leadership of operations
• Lead a large team of managers and workforce across multiple units and concepts
• Develop new concepts to increase existing revenue sources for public food/concessions, premium service, and catering outlets
• Partner with the Senior General Manager and regional Vice President of Operations to plan and execute business development strategy for growth
• Recruit and develop new and existing managers
• Interact successfully with the client, stadium guests, and team members on a regular basis

• Minimum 5+ years of large‑venue or multi‑unit management experience
• Premium and concessions management experience preferred
• 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
• Strong focus on client and guest service, entrepreneurship, and business growth
• Passion for food & beverage with the ability to identify and develop successful concepts
• Effective communication with clients and senior management
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands; P&L accountability and/or contract‑managed service experience desirable
• Willingness to be hands‑on with staff and operations and to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing. The role may also require uniforms and/or use of personal protective equipment.

Aramark is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.