General Manager - Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $160,000.00 - $190,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is a leading provider of food and beverage services, operating at some of the most iconic venues and events globally. With a strong presence in the sports and entertainment industry, Aramark is committed to delivering exceptional experiences for guests, clients, and communities. The company prides itself on its dedication to service excellence, operational innovation, and sustainable practices. Operating in 15 countries worldwide, Aramark has built a reputation for quality and reliability, serving millions of guests every day across various sectors including sports arenas, stadiums, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

The role of General Manager at Fenway Park in Boston, MA offers a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the food and beverage operations at one of the most famous sports venues in the United States. This is a salaried position with a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 per year, and is eligible for bonuses based on achieving specific financial and performance goals. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates willing to join this dynamic team. The position reports directly to senior leadership and involves managing a team of salaried direct reports.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multi-million dollar food service operations, ensuring they meet both financial targets and exceed client and guest expectations. You will hold full profit and loss responsibility and act as the primary client liaison to cultivate strong relationships and align operations with client visions. This role demands hands-on execution and leadership, managing multiple units across various concepts within Fenway Park including public concessions, premium service areas, and catering outlets.

Leadership is a core component of this role, requiring the recruitment, development, and management of a large team of culinary and operations managers in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You will partner with regional executives including the Senior General Manager and Vice President of Operations to develop and execute business growth strategies, continually innovating concepts to drive revenue increases. The role requires acute financial acumen, with extensive experience in forecasting, financial analytics, and managing cost controls.

Ideal candidates are experienced in large-venue and multi-unit food service management, preferably with backgrounds in sports and entertainment sectors or premium food and beverage concessions. Union experience is also preferred. To succeed, you must be entrepreneurial with the flexibility to respond to changing demands and a passion for delivering superior food and beverage experiences. Communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, guests, and team members are essential.

Aramark values safety and employee development, with an emphasis on hands-on leadership and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. This role may require flexible working hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as a willingness to engage physically with operations as needed. The ability to operate in a complex environment, balancing operational efficiency with outstanding guest service, is critical.

Joining Aramark means becoming part of a mission-driven company dedicated to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and planet. Aramark is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity across all levels of the organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a world-class company recognized for its commitment to service quality and employee empowerment.

Job Requirements

  • minimum of 10 years food service management experience of large venue or multi-unit management experience
  • direct p&l responsibility within a comparably scoped environment
  • ability to lead a large team of culinary and operations managers in a high volume fast-paced environment
  • ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management
  • ability to respond effectively to changing demands
  • candidate must be willing to be hands-on with staff and operations
  • candidate must be willing to work flexible hours that include evenings weekends and holidays
  • requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job Qualifications

  • minimum of 10 years food service management experience of large venue or multi-unit management experience
  • sports and entertainment experience preferred
  • premium and concessions management experience preferred
  • union experience preferred
  • direct p&l responsibility within a comparably scoped environment
  • ability to lead a large team of culinary and 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
  • a passion for food and 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
  • requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job Duties

  • full 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 senior general manager and regions vice president of operations 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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