Assistant Director of Operations

Areas USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Company holidays

401k with company match

Travel and entertainment discounts

Location meal program

Job summary

Areas USA is seeking an Assistant Director of Airport Operations to support the Director in overseeing airport operations and food and beverage leadership within the airport. You will drive financial performance, enhance guest satisfaction, and develop future leaders in a fast-paced, complex environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, operational excellence, and maintaining best-in-class standards across sites, with a focus on culture, retention, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in management of food, beverage, and retail operations, handling multiple locations (10+).
• Proven track record of contributing to the success of a multi-million-dollar business.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze business performance.
• Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development and motivation.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, high-performance culture.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and relevant business software.
• Strong strategic planning and execution abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills for budget management and business analysis.
• Exceptional time management, organization, and project management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of guest relations, diplomacy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of business unit expectations in financial performance, people management, client satisfaction, and business partner relationships.
• Assist in creating a best-in-class culture where team members are valued and motivated.
• Mentor potential future leaders and contribute to strong leadership.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and brand compliance across operations.
• Assist in managing and optimizing budgets to meet or exceed targets.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards across locations.
• Participate in daily floor operations to reinforce standards and performance.
• Address retention, turnover, and employee satisfaction through action plans.
• Collaborate with the Director to implement strategies aligned with goals.
• Oversee staffing and budget guidelines in line with annual plans.
• Support compliance with airport badging requirements via daily notifications.
• Help optimize schedules and payroll with the workforce tool.
• Work with team to maintain high-quality storefronts and timely openings.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, airport authorities, and partners.
• Participate in public relations activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Time management

Project management

Professionalism

MS Office

Multi-location ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Airport Operations

Reports To:

Director of Airport Operations

Status

Exempt

Department

Operations

Date

May 2025

Broad Functions:

Support the Director in overseeing airport operations business, focusing on delivering exceptional results, contributing to a great culture, developing future leaders, and maintaining strong client relationships. Assist in achieving financial, operational, and guest service objectives while fostering a best-in-class work environment.(The Assistant Director of Airport Operations supports the Director in overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations within the airport. This leadership role is responsible for helping drive financial performance, strengthen operational efficiency, support team development, and enhance client and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fastpaced, complex environment and is committed to creating a best-in-class work culture that inspires excellence at every level)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Support the achievement of business unit expectations in financial performance, people management, client satisfaction, and business partner relationships.
• 2. Assist in implementing strategies to create a best-in-class culture where team members are valued, appreciated, and driven to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• 3. Help identify and mentor potential future leaders, contributing to a strong leadership
• 4. Maintain high standards of food safety and brand compliance across operations.
• 5. Assist in managing and optimizing budgets to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded.
• 6. Help ensure adherence to brand standards across all locations.
• 7. Actively participate in daily floor operations to reinforce operational standards and support team performance
• 8. Support the creation and execution of action plans to address retention, turnover, and overall employee satisfaction.
• 9. Collaborate with the Director to implement business strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• 10. Assist in overseeing staffing requirements and budget guidelines in conjunction with annual
• 11. Support compliance with airport badging requirements through daily termination notifications.
• 12. Help optimize schedules and ensure payroll compliance while using the workforce management tool.
• 13. Work with team members to maintain high-quality storefronts and ensure timely store openings.
• 14. Maintain and support excellent relationships with clients, vendors, airport authorities, and business partners)
• 15. Participate in public relations activities representing the company appropriately as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 1. Assist in leading and mentoring the leadership team, including Concept Managers.
• 2. Help set clear goals and support accountability for delivering results.
• 3. Participate in regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• 4. Assist in addressing and resolving associate relations matters.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality, or related field.
• 2. 5+ years of experience in management of food, beverage, and retail operations, handling multiple locations (10+).
• 3. Proven track record of contributing to the success of a multi-million-dollar business.
• 4. Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze business performance.
• 5. Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development and motivation.
• 6. Ability to contribute to a positive, high-performance culture.
• 7. Strong client relationship management skills.
• 8. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and relevant business software.
• 9. Strong strategic planning and execution abilities.
• 10. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 11. Strong analytical skills for budget management and business analysis.
• 12. Exceptional time management, organization, and project management skills.
• 13. Commitment to maintaining high standards of guest relations, diplomacy, and professionalism.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program.