Director of Operations - Airport Lounges

Sodexo

$115K — $150K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of management experience
  • 5 years of relevant operational experience
  • Strong financial acumen with P&L management track record
  • Exceptional relationship-building and mentorship skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee multiple high-volume lounge operations
  • Champion operational excellence and client guest satisfaction
  • Drive strategic initiatives for performance and growth
  • Mentor on-site teams to enhance engagement and accountability
  • Create and manage budgets while forecasting outcomes
  • Build trusted client partnerships to strengthen retention
  • Influence enterprise-wide priorities and collaborate with senior leaders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, and wellness programs
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
SodexoMagic is seeking a Director of Operations, supporting the Delta Sky Clubs at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. This role will deliver top-notch hospitality and food & beverage operations across multiple high-volume lounges and teams.

About the job

Take the lead in overseeing multiple accounts within a dynamic region, where you'll champion operational excellence, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure a high standard of client and guest satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and empower on-site teams, build lasting client relationships, and shape the success of business operations across a diverse portfolio.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $115940 - $150040

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you
  • Make a lasting impact by guiding district-wide strategies that boost performance, drive growth, and enhance the customer experience
  • Build trusted partnerships with clients, collaborating on solutions that strengthen retention and deliver long-term value
  • Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and accountability
  • Take ownership of financial results with the ability to shape budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive results
  • Gain exposure to cross-functional leadership and work alongside senior leaders to influence enterprise-wide priorities
  • Manage a diverse and exciting portfolio of operations, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities
  • Expand your leadership footprint with a role that rewards initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinking


What you'll bring
  • Success in managing complex, multi-site operations with strong financial acumen
  • and a track record of delivering results against P&L goals
  • Skillset to lead through influence, guiding frontline and senior leaders alike while
  • creating a performance-driven, people-first culture
  • A strategic mindset with the capability to identify growth opportunities, drive
  • innovation, and align services with evolving client needs
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence to serve as a trusted
  • partner to clients and collaborate effectively across business units
  • A commitment to developing talent, building succession pipelines, and fostering
  • team engagement through mentorship and clear performance expectations


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 5 years
  • Related Experience: 5 years


What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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