General Manager LifeWorks/Walmart Campus

Job Description

LifeWorks is seeking a General Manager to lead our Walmart campus in Bentonville, AR. In this role, you will lead a $15M managed volume operation with multiple dining outlets and a high-profile, fast-paced catering program. This is a flagship role that blends operational leadership, client partnership, and financial accountability to deliver an exceptional workplace experience. Success in this role comes from strong relationship building, a deep understanding of the client?s environment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic, corporate setting.

With a sharp focus on financial performance, safety, and continuous improvement, you will drive results that align with operating goals, client objectives, and customer satisfaction. Your leadership will directly shape the on-site experience, reinforcing a culture of excellence and making a meaningful impact every day.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience?not a requirement?and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting - Link here Home - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

Job Responsibilities

• 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, & 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.

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

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• 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.

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).

Education

About Aramark

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .