Concessions Director

Aramark Sports + Entertainment is looking to hire a Concessions Director at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Scotiabank Centre is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada and the hub for major events in Nova Scotia. As the region’s premier venue for sports and entertainment, our facility is proudly home to the Halifax Mooseheads, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, and the Halifax Thunderbirds.

As a Concessions Director, you will plan, manage, and lead a multi-million-dollar area, meeting operating and financial goals, client objectives, and guest needs. This position will support and be responsible for executing large sports events, concerts, and other special events. The Concessions Director will report to the General Manager with a team of direct reports.

**Responsibilities**:

- P&L responsibility in regard to food and beverage
- Manage the client relationship at the location, while providing hands-on execution and leadership of operations.
- Leadership of a large team of managers and workforce throughout multiple units and concepts.
- Developing new concepts to increase existing revenue sources for public foods/concessions, premium service, and catering outlets.
- Partner with the General Manager and District Manager to plan and execute business development strategy for growth.
- Recruitment and development of new and existing managers.
- Interact successfully with the client, stadium guests, and team members on a regular basis.

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**:

- Minimum 5+ years of large venue or multi-unit management experience is required.
- 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.
- 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.

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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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.

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