Des Moines General Manager — Dynamic Dining Leader

Eurest USA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Discount Marketplace

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Eurest USA in Des Moines, IA is seeking a General Manager to lead operations for the account, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality dining services.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the client, plan menus with chefs, and ensure compliance with HACCP and safety standards. This role requires strong leadership and extensive food-service experience to drive financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8–10 years upscale food service experience, including 6 years in management.
• Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning.
• Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, 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 interruptions.
• 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.
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
• 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 or Department of Health certification a plus.

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 P&L 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Food service

P&L analysis

Catering experience

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest USA in Des Moines, IA is seeking a General Manager to lead operations for the account, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality dining services.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the client, plan menus with chefs, and ensure compliance with HACCP and safety standards. This role requires strong leadership and extensive food-service experience to drive financial performance.