ASSISTANT MANAGER - 2ND SHIFT, FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS

Compass Group•Montville, CT

42d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.Job SummaryAs an Assistant Manager I, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting the daily operations of a high-volume, 24/7 employee dining facility. You’ll help drive operational excellence by ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding service, and full compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards. Working closely with leadership, you’ll manage shift teams, optimize performance, and maintain consistency across a fast-paced, around-the-clock environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, motivated professional who thrives in dynamic settings and is passionate about delivering an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate will be flexible and reliable, with the ability to work 2nd shift in a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Requirements

Experience: 2–4 years of food service management experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar operations.
Education: Associate’s degree preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of food service operations and industry standards.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, costs, and inventory.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food service operations in the employee dining room, ensuring service level excellence across all shifts.
Maintain 100% compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and training for shift teams to ensure efficient operations and high performance.
Deliver outstanding food quality with strict adherence to portion control, cost management, and presentation standards.
Assist in managing the operation within the approved budget, maximizing value and profitability.
Support purchasing and inventory management to ensure cost-effective and timely supply of food and materials.
Collaborate with leadership to maintain operational consistency across shifts and departments.
Foster positive relationships with associates, guests, clients, and internal departments.
Assist in developing and executing strategic sales and marketing initiatives to drive engagement and growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.