General Manager - Contracted Services & Operations

Aramark Correctional Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a General Manager to oversee multiple contracted services for clients, including food service, facilities, and support operations. The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and strong client relationships to meet financial and service objectives.

Responsibilities include team development, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual requirements while driving operational excellence across diverse service lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.
• Strong client and customer service focus with ability to build and grow a business.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, senior management and support staff.
• Comfortable reading and implementing contractual requirements and identifying opportunities within contract terms.
• Experience in service industry, contract services or hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead through other managers and manage a department budget.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands‑on execution management of operations.
• Manages client and community relationships at the location, optimizing service and satisfaction.
• Builds, develops, and leads a management team capable of carrying out organizational objectives.
• Recommends methods and strategies for service improvement and growth based on operational needs and obligations.
• Partners with Finance to manage a budget and design improvements for financial performance and productivity.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and records reporting.
• Adheres to Aramark standards, safety policies, and business conduct throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Operations management

Client focus

Contract literacy

Team leadership

Sales strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Business Management / Hospitality / Facilities

Job description

Aramark is seeking a General Manager to oversee multiple contracted services for clients, including food service, facilities, and support operations. The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and strong client relationships to meet financial and service objectives.

Responsibilities include team development, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual requirements while driving operational excellence across diverse service lines.