GENERAL MANAGER

Compass Group•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. 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 TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - WE ARE SEEKING DYNAMIC FOOD & BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL TO LEAD OUR ADMIRALS CLUB LOUNGE TEAM (HOUSTON AIRPORT - IAH) Being part of Compass and the Eurest Management team is about making a difference. You're mentoring associates who deliver "wow-worthy" guest service. Your operation runs smoothly ; your guests leave dine & leave happy. If you are passionate about providing the best possible service to our American Airline loyal travelers, then we want to meet YOU. As a General Manager, you are directly responsible for the overall operation and cost-effective management of this busy airport lounge, ensuring team achievement of financial goals and guest satisfaction targets.

Requirements

Previous GM experience a must (restaurant or hotel food & beverage)

Nice To Haves

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
Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation
Contract-managed service experience is desirable but not required
Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Good communication skills both written and verbal; you're emotionally intelligent, you're accountable, and you're committed to your team
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
Systems savvy - you're comfortable with business systems (MS Office, reporting)

Responsibilities

Leads a food & beverage operation effectively and with an eye always attuned to the details. You're proficient in all aspects of foodservice management and you have the track record of scucess.
Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and the client.
You're 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, ongoing training & development efforts, and manages by "walking around." You're engaged, involved, and accessible.
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 orientates new management associates