General Manager- Corporate Dining

Compass Group•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !Job SummaryWe are seeking an accomplished, polished General Manager to lead the full dining portfolio for a premier, high‑profile corporate client at Deutsche Bank’s Columbus Circle headquarters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality‑driven leader with a strong financial acumen, deep retail experience, and the presence to excel in a luxury corporate environment. The operation includes a café, coffee bar, pantries/markets, employee dining room (EDR), and executive catering. The General Manager will oversee a seasoned workforce of ~8 managers and 35 union employees, requiring someone who thrives in a union environment with long‑tenured staff. This Monday–Friday role offers weekends and holidays off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
8–10 years of leadership experience in upscale, luxury, or high‑volume foodservice settings.
Proven success in retail foodservice and strong financial management of large, multi‑unit operations.
Experience managing unionized teams; ability to lead long‑tenured staff with diplomacy and consistency.
Highly polished communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and day‑to-day leadership for café, coffee bar, markets, EDR, and corporate dining operations.
Ensure a luxury‑level guest experience consistent with a high‑profile corporate environment.
Act as the polished point of contact for Deutsche Bank leadership, maintaining exceptional professionalism and communication.
Lead all financial performance for a complex $11M operation, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and detailed cost control.
Drive profitability through strong retail expertise—merchandising, product mix, promotional strategies, and customer engagement.
Oversee inventory and purchasing with a disciplined, analytical approach.
Manage, mentor, and develop a management team of eight, fostering accountability, engagement, and growth.
Lead a tenured union workforce with respect, consistency, and clear communication; ensure positive labor relations and contract adherence.
Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence to motivate teams and uphold service excellence.
Serve as a collaborative partner to Deutsche Bank executives and internal stakeholders.
Communicate operational updates, financial reporting, and service strategies with clarity and credibility.
Partner with culinary leadership to support menu direction, seasonal concepts, and retail innovation.
Oversee executive catering needs as required, ensuring smooth coordination and flawless service standards.
Maintain compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and corporate food safety standards.
Uphold all brand, service, and operational standards across the dining portfolio.