Portfolio Operations Director (Base & Hospitality)

Aramark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Salute Hospitality is seeking a Director of Portfolio Operations to lead base support services across one or more military installations, ensuring dining facilities, lodging, retail, and support services run with precision.

The role is high-visibility, interfacing with base commanders and government contracting officers, requiring strong operational leadership and strategic oversight across portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Operations Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of progressive operational leadership experience, with at least 5 years managing multi-site or multi-functional operations.
• Proven P&L accountability and financial management experience.
• Strong client-facing skills; comfortable engaging senior leaders and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day performance of dining facilities, catering, facilities management, retail, and workplace support services.
• Direct and mentor General Managers and site leadership teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive standardized procedures, quality standards, and customer satisfaction across all locations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective action plans with urgency and precision.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between Aramark Salute and military leadership, contracting officers, and government representatives.
• Maintain full compliance with contract requirements, DoD regulations, base directives, food safety standards, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

P&L accountability

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Aramark Salute Hospitality is seeking a Director of Portfolio Operations to lead base support services across one or more military installations, ensuring dining facilities, lodging, retail, and support services run with precision.

The role is high-visibility, interfacing with base commanders and government contracting officers, requiring strong operational leadership and strategic oversight across portfolios.