Assistant Director of Cafe Management - Koch Center

Compass Group Canada; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking an Assistant Director of Cafe Management for a healthcare facility in NYC. This role emphasizes team leadership, client relationship management, and financial performance. The candidate will oversee operations, ensure high-quality food service, and manage a team of approximately 15 associates in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of food service management experience.
• Experience in healthcare, restaurants, or corporate dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the café and coffee bar.
• Manage, train, and develop a team of ~15 associates.
• Support and track financial performance to meet $3M revenue targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / Year

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Cafe Management supports daily operations at a NYC healthcare facility—the Koch Center—with $3M in annual revenue. The location includes a weekday-only coffee bar and café serving patients and staff, with a team of approximately 15. This role focuses on team leadership, client relationship management, financial performance, and execution of high-quality food service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the café and coffee bar

• Partner with Chef and management to ensure nutritious, high-quality food offerings

• Launch new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams

• Maintain strong client relationships within the healthcare setting

• Manage, train, and develop a team of ~15 associates

• Support and track financial performance to meet $3M revenue targets

• Perform other assigned duties

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of food service management experience

• Experience in healthcare, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, or military

• Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Associate’s degree preferred

Apply to CulinArt today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at CulinArt 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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1413389

CulinArt Sector

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