ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in delivering exceptional service within the approved budget and client expectations. You will oversee safety, sanitation and maintenance programs, foster strong relationships with staff and guests, and drive professional growth across the team while integrating dining services with the facility plan.

You will promote teamwork, lead with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 5–7 years upscale food service experience, including one year multi‑unit management.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management abilities.
• Ability to multi‑task and stay focused under interruptions.
• Experience with food purchasing, costs, inventory control and budgeting.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper storage of food.
• Familiarity with health and fire regulations in food service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities per policies and laws.
• Interviews, hires, trains and coaches staff and managers.
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs.
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Supports HACCP controls and proper storage handling of food.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Hiring & training

HACCP knowledge

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as an Assistant General Manager, you are responsible for maintaining the account along with the General Manager in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs while maintaining excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client as well as other departments within the operation. You will promote the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will be expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviews, hires, trains and coaches employees and managers
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Five to seven years upscale food service experience, including one year experience of multi‑unit management
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to multi‑task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Monitor food purchasing, food costs, preparation, production and inventory control
• Prepare and monitor budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
• Menu planning in consultation with chefs
• 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
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
• Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong catering experience required
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.