Position Title: GENERAL MANAGER - AMERICAN AIRLINES DFWSalary: 90000 - 98000
Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus Potential
Job SummaryGeneral Manager - American Airlines Lounge OperationsLead a premier hospitality operation in one of the world's most dynamic airport environments. As General Manager, you'll oversee multiple American Airlines lounge and dining locations, driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and financial performance. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to build and develop high-performing teams, partner directly with airline leadership, and deliver world-class service to premium travelers. If you're a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating memorable customer experiences, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:- Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
- Takes ownership of the operation and ensure 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 orientates new management associates
Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- 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
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Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Eurest are offered many fantastic 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
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
