General Manager- Corporate Dining (Ashburn, VA)

Compass Group•Ashburn, VA

8d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the General Manager, you will lead the overall operations of a corporate dining account in Ashburn, VA, driving exceptional hospitality, operational excellence, and financial performance. You will oversee all aspects of the dining program, including café operations, catering, client partnerships, and team leadership, while ensuring an outstanding experience for every guest. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, service-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced corporate hospitality environment. If you're passionate about delivering elevated dining experiences, building high-performing teams, and creating lasting client relationships, we'd love to have you join our team.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred
Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending upon formal degree or training
Experience in corporate dining preferred.
Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation
P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
Multi-unit management experience preferred
Experience with cash retail operations
Retail marketing experience is highly desirable
Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
Takes ownership of the operation and ensures the operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client
Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting
Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
Demonstrates initiative and good judgement in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates
Conducts management meetings
Has the ability to think quickly and accurately, be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations
Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and record keeping
Hires, trains and orients new management associates
Ensures team achievement of financial goals and targets.