The VPO is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial direction for Sodexo Live!'s food and beverage, hospitality, and venue support operations at the Las Vegas Convention Center & World Market Center.
The position requires an experienced hospitality executive with a demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-volume convention and event operations, manage multiple business units, and deliver exceptional experiences in a fast-paced environment.
Pay Range: $171870 - $222420
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
- Champion a strong safety culture while delivering operational excellence and consistent commercial performance
- Drive strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth, client satisfaction, and innovation across your division
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, with a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and engagement
- Influence key stakeholders and cultivate trusted client partnerships using proven tools and relationship strategies
- Bring forward new ideas, operational improvements, and branded programs to create lasting value for clients and customers
- Collaborate with regional and segment leaders to align local efforts with broader business goals
- Use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning, improve team efficiency, and enhance decision-making
What you'll bring You are a strategic, results-driven hospitality executive with a passion for operational excellence, business growth, and delivering exceptional guest and client experiences.
You are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who understands how to balance financial performance, operational execution, client expectations, and employee engagement while building a culture of accountability and service excellence.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth
- Consultative and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and foster trusted client relationships
- Strategic mindset with the ability to turn insights into action and drive meaningful business outcomes
- Demonstrated success in talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams
- Deep understanding of client environments and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor who brings forward innovative, value-driven solutions
Requirements- Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 10 years
- Related Experience: 10 years
What we offerCompensation 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.
