Position Title: General ManagerSalary: $105,000 - $115,000 / yearJob SummaryAs General Manager, you will lead all aspects of foodservice operations while delivering an exceptional guest experience, achieving financial objectives, and exceeding client expectations. This role is responsible for creating a high-performing culture through strong leadership, operational excellence, and team development. You will oversee daily operations, drive strategic initiatives, maintain quality and safety standards, and build strong partnerships across departments to support overall business success.
The ideal candidate brings progressive leadership experience within foodservice environments and a strong understanding of hospitality operations, financial performance, and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage day-to-day foodservice operations to ensure service excellence, operational efficiency, and achievement of business goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, guests, clients, and cross-functional partners
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team while supporting employee engagement and career growth
- Conduct employee meetings, performance reviews, training initiatives, and succession planning activities
- Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, reporting, and cost control initiatives
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and continuous improvement strategies
- Manage purchasing, inventory controls, cash handling procedures, and reconciliation processes
- Partner with culinary leadership on menu planning and food program execution
- Maintain food cost targets while ensuring high-quality standards and guest satisfaction
- Oversee catering and event operations to ensure successful planning and execution
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards, including proper food storage and handling procedures
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations related to food preparation and service
- Foster collaboration across departments to support integrated facility operations and client objectives
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Progressive leadership experience in foodservice operations
- 8-10 years of foodservice or hospitality experience with significant management responsibility preferred
- Demonstrated success leading teams including hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, P&L statements, and operational reporting
- Experience with food purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls
- Proven ability to deliver results while balancing operational priorities and client expectations
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading catering or event-based foodservice programs preferred
- High level of professionalism, business acumen, and client-facing presence
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- ServSafe certification or Department of Health certification preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, and operational excellence
Apply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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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