General Manager F&B

ISS•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

General Manager – Drive Excellence & Inspire Innovation! Are you a strategic leader ready to elevate hospitality and culinary excellence to new heights? We have an exciting opening for a dynamic General Manager committed to operational success, client satisfaction, and continuous innovation. At Guckenheimer, you'll play a pivotal role in aligning our services with our client's strategic vision, driving outstanding results and a vibrant workplace culture. What You’ll Achieve: Lead operations with an entrepreneurial mindset, driving growth, and optimizing performance to exceed client expectations. Anticipate client needs proactively, swiftly addressing challenges and turning them into opportunities for improvement and innovation. Foster robust relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring consistent excellence in hospitality and food service delivery. Implement best practices, innovative solutions, and a safety-first culture across all areas of operation. Why This Role is for You: You'll have significant autonomy to influence strategic decisions and shape operational excellence. Join an organization that values leadership, creativity, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Thrive in a dynamic environment where adaptability and strategic thinking are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

An experienced General Manager with at least 3 years managing multi-unit operations in food service environments.
A passionate leader skilled in managing diverse teams of over 20 employees, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and coaching abilities.
Adept at maintaining strong client relationships, communicating effectively at all levels, and fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
Proven experience in budget management, operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards in food safety and quality.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.
Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Culinary Institution or Hospitality program graduate
ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain immediately upon hire)
Experience managing within unionized environments

Responsibilities

Lead operations with an entrepreneurial mindset, driving growth, and optimizing performance to exceed client expectations.
Anticipate client needs proactively, swiftly addressing challenges and turning them into opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Foster robust relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring consistent excellence in hospitality and food service delivery.
Implement best practices, innovative solutions, and a safety-first culture across all areas of operation.

Benefits

ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.
The annual salary range for this position is $80000 per year - $90000 per year . Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.

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