Location: Lamar University- Beaumont, TXSalary: $100,000+
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus + RELOCATION ASSISTANCE $25,000
Job SummaryChartwell's Higher Education is seeking a dynamic and growth minded
GENERAL MANAGER to lead the CAMPUS dining and catering at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining the $9 million P&L account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will be expected to excel in relationship building with students, faculty, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation. The leadership team will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire food service operation. You will also foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the catering and dining services department across the university!
Beaumont offers a relaxed Texas lifestyle with plenty to explore, from outdoor adventures and the nearby Gulf Coast. There are many local festivals, live entertainment, museums, and a growing arts and culture scene. Southern Texas is known for comfort food, barbecue, Cajun and Creole influences, Gulf Coast seafood, and locally owned restaurants give the area a diverse culinary identity. Located within easy reach of Houston and the Gulf Coast, Beaumont offers the chance to enjoy a lower-key community while still having access to big-city amenities.
Key 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, 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
Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills, and must possess attention to detail
- Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
- Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
- 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
- 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
- ServSafe
This is an amazing opportunity for a hospitality leader ready to take the next step with
Chartwells Higher Education. This TOP leadership role combines career growth, campus impact, and the opportunity to become part of a community with a distinctive Texas food culture.
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Chartwells Higher Edare 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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