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General Manager (Conference Services)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $52,500.00 - $73,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development programs
Life insurance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, committed to delivering exceptional experiences for millions of guests every day across 15 countries. As a company deeply rooted in service and united by a powerful purpose, Aramark focuses on fostering a culture where employees are empowered to develop their talents, pursue their passions, and grow professionally. The company places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a supportive environment for all team members regardless of race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, hospitality management, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of operational leadership experience in conference center or event operations
  • Proven experience in audiovisual management and production
  • Demonstrated financial management and budgeting capabilities
  • Ability to lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with vendor and contract management
  • Capacity to manage multiple venues and high-volume events
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and risk management
  • Physical ability to meet job demands including lifting, bending, and extended standing
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing job duties and schedules

Job Qualifications

  • 10+ years operational leadership experience in conference centers, venues, or event operations
  • Strong audiovisual (AV) management experience including production environments and meeting room technology
  • Understanding of AV labor models, vendor management, and technical staffing structures
  • Experience overseeing AV budgets, rate structures, and service delivery models
  • Knowledge of event production workflows and technical event requirements
  • Experience managing multi-functional operational teams
  • Strong financial management and budgeting experience
  • Demonstrated experience building operational processes and scalable systems
  • Experience managing vendors and service contracts
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in high-volume operational environments
  • Ability to manage multiple facilities and competing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving and operational decision-making skills

Job Duties

  • Provide strategic leadership for conference center operations across multiple buildings and event venues
  • Oversee audiovisual operations, venue infrastructure, and operational readiness for all event spaces
  • Lead Directors, Managers, and operational teams responsible for daily conference center operations
  • Establish operational standards, SOPs, and service models across conference center locations
  • Ensure venues are functional, prepared, and aligned with business needs at all times
  • Oversee event readiness including room sets, signage, logistics, technical support, and operational coordination
  • Manage vendor relationships including AV providers, logistics vendors, and operational partners
  • Drive financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and cost management
  • Partner with stakeholders to prioritize work, allocate resources, and support business objectives
  • Oversee safety, compliance, and risk management across conference center environments
  • Lead staffing strategy including organizational structure, role definition, and hiring plans
  • Develop scalable systems for scheduling, reporting, and operational visibility
  • Monitor service levels and operational KPIs to ensure consistent execution
  • Provide escalation support for operational issues impacting venues or events
  • Ensure alignment between conference services, AV, logistics, and facilities support functions
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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