General Manager - Pikes Peak

Job Description

Visible across the region, Pikes Peak stands as our most treasured national landmark. But the mountain towns, downtown cityscapes and roaring Arkansas River have so much more to offer admirers of the Purple Mountain Majesty. We’ll help you plan the Colorado Springs’ adventure you always dreamed of and never knew existed.

As a General Manager you will plan, manage, and guide multiple contracted services for a client normally generating $2-15M+ in revenue to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives, and customer needs.

Depending on the client, services can include food service, facility support, custodial services, retail, lodging, transportation, and more. Our General Managers are capable operations managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients. With knowledge of the client’s business, positive relationship building skills, financial savvy, and a focus on safety, our team makes a difference every day.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $120,000.00 to $120,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations.
• Ensure seamless execution of guest services in a dynamic environment with extreme weather, seasonal fluctuations, and high visitation.
• Serve as the primary onsite leader ensuring alignment with client priorities, contract requirements, and community expectations.
• Maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders including City of Colorado Springs, tourism partners, and mountain operations teams.
• Build, develop, and lead a diverse management team capable of operating in a remote, high altitude environment.
• Champion a culture of safety, hospitality, and operational excellence.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and financial controls for all Pikes Peak operations.
• Interpret and execute concession contract requirements, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

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 in Hospitality, Business, Facilities, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, tourism, or multi unit operations; mountain or remote site experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead through managers and large seasonal teams.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi million dollar budgets.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast changing, weather impacted environment.
• Experience with product sales strategies, retail optimization, and operational program implementation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements
• Ability to work at 14,115 feet elevation, including extended periods of walking, standing, and exposure to extreme weather.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.

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

Our Mission

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 .