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About Aramark Destinations

Aramark Destinations delivers authentic hospitality experiences at some of the most iconic locations across the United States. We are committed to enriching and nourishing lives through innovative services and exceptional guest experiences.

The Mobilization and Training Manager is a financefocused leadership role responsible for driving financial readiness, controls, and launch execution for all Destinations new openings, transitions, and expansions. This handson position is accountable for dayone financial integrity and postlaunch stabilization, ensuring locations are financially compliant, accurately set up, and fully prepared to operate within established financial standards.

The role is part of RAFT (Reporting and Analytics Field Team) and partners closely with Finance, Operations, HR, and Support teams to align budgets, systems, reporting, staffing, and training prior to golive. The Mobilization and Training Manager owns finance mobilization planning, financial training delivery, and launch support, ensuring new and transitioning locations are operationally sound and financially disciplined from day one.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

• Lead endtoend Destinations finance mobilizations, including new openings, transitions, and major operational changes, with accountability for financial readiness and compliance

• Own financial launch readiness planning, timelines, and deliverables, including system setup, reporting structures, controls, and golive signoff
• Develop and execute financefocused training plans to prepare field leaders and teams on budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting expectations
• Partner crossfunctionally to ensure alignment of financial systems, chart of accounts, POS setup, labor models, and compliance requirements prior to launch
• Deliver onsite and virtual financial and operational finance training to support launch execution and postgolive stabilization
• Monitor earlystage financial performance postlaunch, identify risks or gaps, and provide targeted support to reinforce financial standards and accuracy
• Support field leadership in understanding P&L ownership, cost controls, revenue drivers, and financial accountability during mobilization and stabilization
• Maintain finance mobilization documentation, training materials, readiness checklists, and financial trackers
• Train, develop, and support field and finance partners on finance mobilization expectations, processes, and best practices
• Perform other related duties as directed by Finance leadership, with strong partnership across Operations

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in finance, accounting, business, hospitality, or operations
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting financial mobilizations, site launches, finance operations, or multiunit environments
• Strong ability to translate financial concepts into clear, actionable guidance for nonfinance leaders
• Proven experience managing multiple launches or initiatives simultaneously in fastpaced environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort presenting financial content
• Experience with Aramark financial and operational systems (PFS, GFF, SMS, Micros, Retail Pro) preferred
• Ability to travel extensively to support launches/trainings (25%-40% anticipated)

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.