Dining Operations Manager
Paradies LagardereAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted December 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Paradies Lagardère is the North American arm of Lagardère Travel Retail, operating more than 550 airport retail outlets and 220 restaurants across 90 airports in the United States and Canada. The company specializes in travel essentials, duty‑free, fashion, and high‑end food and beverage services, delivering a curated mix of branded products and dining experiences that cater to international and domestic travelers. Leveraging over six decades of industry expertise, Paradies Lagardère differentiates itself through innovative design, award‑winning operations, and a relentless focus on customer service, driving $1.6 billion in annual sales. Its culture of collaboration, creativity, and hospitality—often described as a “maniac” passion for excellence—positions the firm as the premier airport retailer in North America.
Job Description
The Manager of Dining Operations is responsible for overseeing and guiding all dining operations, projects, and planning. This role requires strong skills in hospitality and/or retail systems, SAP, as well as great collaboration and interpersonal skills in cross-functional environments.
Requirements
- 6+ years of dining / food and beverage management experience
- Knowledge of hospitality industry best practices with prior experience in Store Operations business processes and systems
- University or College degree
- Experience with S4/HANA including implementations
- Experience with database management and support
- Experience managing statistical & analytical reporting
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel Macros, PowerPoint, and Planner
- Excellent end-to-end project management skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with both cross-functional corporate and field resources
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
- Organizational agility – understands how organizations work and knows how to get things done
- Able to deal with ambiguity – can function without having the total picture
Benefits
- Full health benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Bonus or profit-sharing plan
- Flexible spending account
