Job Description Explore the valley of wonder! Yosemite is the most popular & well-loved national park in the country & hosts over 4 million visitors every year. The biodiversity at Yosemite includes stunning granite cliffs, glaciers, woodlands, & waterfalls. Activities like photography, fishing, hiking, climbing, skiing, camping, & horseback riding are offered all year round. Explore the iconic natural wonders of the Half Dome, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, & much more! Aramark is seeking a skilled and motivated Seasonal Stables Manager to oversee the daily operations of our horse stables in Yosemite National Park. The Stables Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of the horses, staff, and guests, while delivering exceptional guest services and maintaining compliance with Aramark policies and National Park Service standards. This role requires a hands-on leader who is passionate about equine care, team development, and creating memorable guest experiences in the great outdoors. COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $70,304 - $75,000. 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. Job Responsibilities Operations & Animal Care: Manage day-to-day stable operations including feeding, grooming, turnout, medical care, and maintenance. Ensure the humane and ethical treatment of all horses, following best practices and animal welfare guidelines. Develop and enforce daily routines for horse health checks, exercise schedules, and rest periods. Maintain detailed records of horse health, vaccinations, shoeing, and training. Team Leadership & Staff Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise stable hands, trail guides, and wranglers. Provide ongoing coaching on horsemanship, safety, guest service, and environmental responsibility. Ensure staff compliance with Aramark's safety standards and Yosemite National Park regulations. Guest Services & Trail Rides: Coordinate and manage horseback riding tours, pony rides, and special equestrian events. Foster a welcoming, friendly environment for all guests, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Address guest inquiries, feedback, and safety concerns with professionalism and care. Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Oversee cleanliness, functionality, and safety of stables, paddocks, barns, tack rooms, and trails. Regularly inspect and maintain all riding equipment and tack, ensuring safe usage. Coordinate facility repairs and equipment procurement within budget guidelines Administrative Duties: Manage stable budgets, supplies, feed, and staffing needs. Prepare operational reports, incident reports, and inventory records in line with Aramark procedures. Collaborate with veterinarians, farriers, and park officials as needed. Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years stable management or equine care experience, preferably in a hospitality or guest service setting. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring staff. Strong knowledge of horse care, safety, and stable management. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding outdoor environment. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; Wilderness First Aid a plus. Valid driver's license required; experience operating farm equipment or trailers is desirable. * Familiarity with National Park Service policies and environmental stewardship principles is a bonus. About Aramark 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 youre 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.
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.