General Manager

Compass Group, North America; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC is seeking a General Manager for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account. In this executive leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of the operation, ensure an exceptional hospitality experience, and drive operational excellence while building a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has strategic, hands-on leadership and outstanding communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to develop strong

Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
• Five+ years of progressive foodservice leadership experience.
• Experience managing high-volume dining operations and catering programs.
• Experience overseeing budgets, financial performance, labor, and cost controls.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Passion for hospitality and career growth with an industry-leading employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting for the account.
• Manages day-to-day operations of a high-profile account.
• Conducts HR functions, including hiring, progressive counseling, and terminations.
• Oversees scheduling, payroll, and team training.
• Maintains excellent relationships with customers, guests, and Client.
• Works with Chef to create menus and top-quality food.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Client relationships

Education

BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: [[title]] Salary: $120,000-130,000/ Yr Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan Eligibility up to 20%

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

As the General Manager for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account in NYC. In this leadership role, you will lead the overall success of this high-profile client partnership. In this executive leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of the operation, ensuring an exceptional hospitality experience, outstanding culinary quality, and seamless daily execution. You will build and develop a high-performing team, foster strong client relationships, and drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of service.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands‑on leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account

• Manages overall day‑to‑day operations of a high-profile premier account

• Conducts HR functions, including hiring, progressive counseling, and terminations

• Oversees scheduling, payroll, and team training

• Maintains excellent relationships with customers, guests, and Client, as well as other departments

• Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top-quality food

• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred

• Minimum of five years of progressive foodservice leadership experience, ideally within a premier corporate dining, luxury hospitality, or high‑end hospitality environment.

• Proven success managing high-volume dining operations and sophisticated catering programs with an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing operational budgets, financial performance, labor management, and cost controls.

• Exceptional leadership, client relationship, and team development skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

• Passion for hospitality and a desire to grow with an industry-leading foodservice organization that values innovation, excellence, and career development

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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