General Manager LifeWorks/Walmart Campus

Rogers, AR, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is a company dedicated to elevating hospitality and dining experiences for corporate clients. The group specializes in creating bespoke food service solutions that go beyond simple meals to fostering company culture and crafting memorable, sensory experiences. LifeWorks takes pride in developing transparent partnerships with its clients, working collaboratively from space design and implementation to marketing the final branded product. Their approach is centered on innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction, making each engagement a unique and fulfilling experience for all stakeholders involved.

LifeWorks is currently seeking a General Manager to lead their Walmart campus operation in Bentonville, Arkansas. This role oversees a $15 million managed volume operation that includes multiple dining outlets alongside a fast-paced, high-profile catering program. As a flagship role within LifeWorks Restaurant Group, the General Manager is tasked with blending operational leadership, client partnership, and financial accountability to deliver an exceptional workplace experience. This position requires the ability to foster strong relationships within a dynamic corporate setting, maintain a thorough understanding of the client's environment, and anticipate changing needs effectively.

The General Manager will focus on financial performance, safety, and continuous improvement, working collaboratively with their team to meet operating goals, client objectives, and enhance customer satisfaction. By leading with integrity, vision, and operational expertise, the General Manager directly influences the on-site experience, shaping a culture of excellence and creating meaningful impact daily. This role demands a strategic thinker who can manage multiple responsibilities, from hands-on execution to teamwork and leadership development. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, continuously striving to improve service, optimize productivity, and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

In summary, the General Manager at LifeWorks Restaurant Group is more than a manager; they are a leader dedicated to transforming corporate dining into an engaging, seamless, and memorable experience. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work with a reputable company known for its commitment to service quality, innovation, and positive workplace culture. Candidates with a passion for food service, hospitality, and client-centered solutions will find this position rewarding and challenging, with a platform to demonstrate and expand their leadership capabilities within a respected industry leader.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in service industry, contract services or hospitality environment
Proven leadership skills
Effective communication skills
Financial management experience
Ability to manage compliance with regulations
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical capability to meet job demands

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of food service, hospitality, facilities, or business management
The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role
Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues
Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
Proven ability leading through other managers
Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis
Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives

Job Duties

Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations
Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction
Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives
Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, and contractual obligations
In partnership with finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity
Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports
Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times