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Aramark Sports + Entertainment seeks an exceptional premium hospitality leader to serve as Vice President, Premium Experience. This newly created role will elevate service execution standards across our national portfolio of premium dining and hospitality operations. The ideal candidate brings distinguished credentials from four- and five-star hotel or fine dining environments, combining impeccable service expertise with the gravitas and polish to represent our Aura brand to discerning clients and guests.
Job Responsibility:
Establish and implement comprehensive service standards and protocols for premium operations across all Aramark S+E venues
Define and document proper service techniques including table settings, wine service, course timing, clearing protocols, and guest interaction standards
Create service playbooks and training materials that translate fine dining principles to the sports and entertainment environment
Conduct site assessments and service audits to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
Develop service recovery protocols and guest experience escalation procedures
Collaborate with culinary, design, and operations leaders to ensure holistic premium experiences
Provide front-of-house perspective in new venue development and renovation projects
Identify service trends, innovations, and best practices from luxury hospitality industry
Develop metrics and KPIs to measure service quality and guest satisfaction
Scale service excellence across the portfolio while respecting individual venue character
Design and deliver virtual and in-person training programs for front-of-house staff, general managers, and district managers
Partner with the Culinary Institute of America to enhance Aura's existing training curriculum with advanced service techniques
Mentor venue leadership on premium service execution, even when their background is in high-volume concessions
Build a culture of hospitality excellence where details matter and service is a source of pride
Develop certification programs to ensure consistent service delivery across venues
Serve as the face of Aramark's premium service capabilities in client presentations, venue tours, and high-stakes meetings
Provide polished, confident representation of Aura brand standards to ownership groups, corporate clients, and VIP guests
Support business development efforts with credibility and gravitas that reflects four- and five-star service pedigree
Act as the "maître d" of our portfolio—someone clients trust implicitly with their most important events and spaces
Build relationships with premium venue stakeholders and demonstrate service excellence firsthand
Requirements:
Minimum 10+ years in premium hospitality environments including four- or five-star luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants (Michelin-starred or equivalent high-end establishments), and/or premium private clubs or luxury resort properties
Extensive hands-on experience in front-of-house service execution and management
Proven track record training and developing service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Deep knowledge of proper service techniques, wine service, table etiquette, and hospitality protocols
Experience with high-profile clientele and VIP guest services
Strategic mindset with ability to establish standards and scale best practices across multiple locations
Strong presentation and communication skills suitable for C-suite and ownership interactions
Ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels of the organization
Experience implementing change management in complex organizations
Business development and client relationship management experience strongly preferred
Polished, poised, and professional presence that commands respect and inspires confidence
Genuine passion for hospitality and service excellence
Meticulous attention to detail with understanding that small touches create memorable experiences
Ability to balance high standards with practical application in sports and entertainment environments
Collaborative leadership style with ability to work across culinary, operations, and design functions
Credible seller and brand ambassador who can authentically represent premium service capabilities
Nice to have:
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
Experience with catering and event management for large-scale operations
Familiarity with sports, entertainment, or convention center environments
Multi-unit or multi-property leadership experience
Experience working with luxury brands or high-profile partnerships