GENERAL MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA Eurest is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the Admiral's Club lounge operations at Houston Airport (IAH). You will mentor a diverse team, drive guest satisfaction, and ensure cost-effective management supporting our client goals.

You will oversee timely service, operations standards, and regulatory compliance while fostering a high-performance culture in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth within Eurest/Compass Group and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• GM experience in foodservice or hospitality required.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost control skills.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume food and beverage operation at a busy airport lounge.
• Manage cost, service quality, and guest satisfaction to meet client goals.
• Directly supervise management team and plan staffing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Foodservice Management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Food Services

A.A. Degree + 5-7 yrs exp

Job description

Position Title:GENERAL MANAGER - HOUSTON, TX

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% annual bonus potential

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - WE ARE SEEKING DYNAMIC FOOD & BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL TO LEAD OUR ADMIRALS CLUB LOUNGE TEAM (HOUSTON AIRPORT - IAH)

Being part of Compass and the Eurest Management team is about making a difference. You're mentoring associates who deliver "wow-worthy" guest service. Your operation runs smoothly ; your guests leave dine & leave happy. If you are passionate about providing the best possible service to our American Airline loyal travelers, then we want to meet YOU. As a General Manager, you are directly responsible for the overall operation and cost-effective management of this busy airport lounge, ensuring team achievement of financial goals and guest satisfaction targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads a food & beverage operation effectively and with an eye always attuned to the details. You're proficientin all aspects of foodservice management and you have the track record of scucess.
• Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and the client.
• You're proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgement in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates
• Conducts management meetings, ongoing training & development efforts, and manages by "walking around." You're engaged, involved, and accessible.
• Has the ability to think quickly and accurately, be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations
• Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulationsand codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and recordkeeping
• Hires, trains and orientates new management associates

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred
• Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable but not required; previous GM experience a must (restaurant or hotel food & beverage)
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal; you're emotionally intelligent, you're accountable, and you're committed to your team
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
• Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
• Systems savvy - you're comfortable with business systems (MS Office, reporting)

Associates at Eurest 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.