GENERAL MANAGER - AUSTIN, TX

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a General Manager to lead dining and catering operations at the Austin Campus and two additional sites. You will drive financial performance, staff engagement, and service excellence in collaboration with Dining Directors to meet client objectives.

Lead cross-location operations with a focus on cost control, menu planning, and compliance with HACCP and regulations, while partnering with chefs and staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8–10 years upscale food service experience, including 6 years at management level.
• Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning.
• Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Experience in food purchasing, 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.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper storage/use of food.
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations in food prep/serving.
• Strong catering experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• ServSafe or DOH certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programs.
• Manages in compliance with Company 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, budgets and cash handling.
• Analyzes and creates trends for financial data.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Plans menus in consultation with chefs.
• Knowledge of HACCP controls and proper storage/use of food.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting / Financial management

Operations management

Staff supervision

Food service knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title:GENERAL MANAGER - AUSTIN, TX

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus

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

The General Manager will provide overall leadership for dining and catering operations at a primary location within the Austin Campus while serving as a strategic operational partner to two additional campus locations. In collaboration with the Directors of Dining Services at each site, this role will support the execution of company initiatives, operational best practices, and client objectives to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience across the campus.

The General Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of service and accountability, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards. This position requires a collaborative leader who can effectively influence cross-functional teams, support multiple stakeholders, and promote consistency in service delivery, financial performance, employee engagement, and client satisfaction throughout all assigned locations.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years’ experience at the management level
• 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 constant 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
• 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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Austin
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