General Manager- Corporate Dining (NYC)

Compass Group • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, a leader in dining and event catering for prestigious institutions, is seeking a polished, hospitality-driven General Manager for a corporate dining account in NYC. This role is ideal for a detail-obsessed operator experienced in high-touch environments, catering management, client relations, and administrative oversight. The account supports multiple floors, extensive catering, pantry, and market services, with opportunities for national portfolio visibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in upscale, high-volume, or corporate dining operations
• Proven leadership capability in small, hands-on environments
• Strong administrative and computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience overseeing catering programs with high client visibility

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations for a boutique, high-touch corporate dining environment
• Lead catering operations for a high volume of events, special requests, and client-specific details
• Manage pantry and market services with a focus on precision and guest experience
• Ensure operational readiness for upcoming expansion to a third floor
• Directly oversee salaried and hourly associates
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; promote a cohesive, service-focused team culture
• Support talent development and succession planning
• Perform extensive administrative work; must be highly computer-savvy and detail-oriented
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, labor controls, invoicing, and inventory
• Ensure strong alignment with client financial expectations and internal standards
• Maintain high-touch relationships with an exacting, detail-oriented client partner
• Serve as the point of contact for daily client needs, strategic planning, and customized requests
• Collaborate with national portfolio stakeholders to align with broader program initiatives
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, ServSafe standards, and all health department regulations
• Uphold exceptional sanitation, food safety, and service quality standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree