General Manager

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary Working as a General Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation. You will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will also foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

Requirements

Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and procedures
Excellent leadership and organizational skills, and must possess attention to detail
Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
Experience in food purchasing, food costs and inventory control
Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
Strong catering experience required
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years’ experience at the management level
ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Responsibilities

Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programs
Manages in compliance with Company established policies and procedures
Manages in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, client and guest and other departments
Manages financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling
Analyzes and creates trends for financial data
Manages purchasing and inventory controls
Plans menus in consultation with chefs
Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food