General Manager

Compass Group Canada; Sackville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work recognition

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Mental Health & Wellness initiatives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a General Manager to lead campus dining operations across residential, retail, catering, and events. You will coach management and frontline teams to deliver exceptional service while ensuring strong client relationships and operational excellence.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in food service, solid budgeting skills, and deep knowledge of food safety. Occasional evenings, weekends, and events may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or related service environment.
• Strong budgeting, labour cost control, and financial performance experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop management, culinary, and frontline teams to deliver service excellence.
• Oversee dining operations across residential dining, retail, catering, franchises and events.
• Manage client relationships with campus stakeholders and ensure service delivery meets standards.
• Drive compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Staff development

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/ Hospitality/ Food Service management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our General Manager, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop management, culinary, and frontline teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
• Oversee all aspects of the dining services operation, including residential dining, retail locations, catering, franchises, and special events.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison with clients and campus stakeholders, building strong relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with company standards for food quality, customer service, merchandising, sanitation, and hospitality.
• Monitor and enhance the student dining experience through engagement initiatives, feedback programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage account financial performance, including revenue, labour costs, food costs, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability targets.
• Review operational and financial reports, identify trends, and implement corrective action plans to address variances.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with district and finance leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture through training, audits, inspections, and proactive risk management.
• Investigate incidents, address root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Partner with culinary, marketing, sustainability, human resources, finance, and support teams to achieve business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, revenue growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced student engagement.
• Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with client objectives and district goals.
• Support contract retention, renewals, and business development initiatives while delivering exceptional client service.
• Represent the organization at campus meetings, events, and community engagement activities.

Role

Think you have what it takes to be our General Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Culinary Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Food Safety Certification required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in food service, hospitality, retail, or a related service environment.
• Experience leading large, complex operations with multiple service areas and diverse teams.
• Previous experience in higher education, hospitality, healthcare, or contract food service environments is an asset.
• Proven success managing budgets, labour costs, financial performance, and operational key performance indicators.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Exceptional client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret reports, identify trends, and drive results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, labour relations, workplace health and safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business growth initiatives.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer, client, and student experiences.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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