Airline Lounges Operations Manager

Operations Manager For American Express Centurion Lounge

Sodexo Live's Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opening for the private American Express Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Food and Beverage operations within this private club / lounge.

The lounges are dedicated spaces for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate, enjoy food from the buffet and / self-service beverage program. We are seeking a hospitality-minded General Manager to be part of creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. The General Manager will be responsible for ensuring excellent front of house guest services for our upscale United Club. The ideal candidate for this role will be a seasoned hospitality professional with a food and beverage management background within airports, hotels, restaurants or similar high-end venue. A team consisting of Bartenders, Cooks, Food Attendants and Custodial Staff will report to the Manager.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will :

• have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly) staff; and / or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.
• Fully versed in Profit and Loss, inventory and fiscal responsibilities of operating a stand alone business.

Benefits

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications

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About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.