Isle Royale National Park is NOW HIRING an Operations Manager!

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality of Aramark’s products and services meet or exceed customer expectations. This opportunity will focus on developing team members, identifying ways to increase the quality of customer service, and implementing best practices across all levels. 

About Isle Royale National Park:

Visitors' accommodations are accessible only by boat or seaplane. Rock Harbor Lodge has guest rooms with private baths, housekeeping cottages, and services include a dining room, snack bar, gift shop, dockside store, marina, rental motorboats, kayaks and canoes, guided fishing and sightseeing tours. Pristine, remote Isle Royale National Park - located in the northwest of Lake Superior and part of the U.S. state of Michigan. 

Season Dates: May 1st – October 1st, 2026

Housing Information: Managers receive FREE room & board for the season.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $70,000. 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.​

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow all wage & hour compliance for local employees 

• Conduct all required new hire paperwork and maintain employee files for employees on-site 

• Coordinate payroll functions and check distribution. 

• Assist leadership on special projects 

• Develops and maintains client relationships to grow base business and improve retention of account base. 

• Accountable for business reviews and key interactions with key clients within the local market. 

• Reviews and analyzes business performance using plan data and recommends decisions/approaches to address key operational opportunities and levers, including route sales growth optimization, pricing actions, product inventory, waste reduction, and labor costs, which would positively impact the business. 

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and counseling management staff and front-line personnel to provide ongoing support and development. 

• Optimize core processes and positively influence client relationships and business opportunities. 

• Owns and fosters effective communication at all levels of the organization. 

• Ensures daily operations are maintained as scheduled. 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.  

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in operations management in a related field 

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 

• High energy level that is communicated to the team and exhibits a proven track record for growing business. 

• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) 

• Ability to lead in a diverse environment with a focus on client and guest service 

• Candidates must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

• Experience with marinas or boats highly preferred