GENERAL MANAGER- CHICAGO, IL

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); 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

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 for Chicago, IL to lead multiple dining service departments across facilities. You will drive service excellence, teams, and financial performance, ensuring timelines and client requirements are met.

The position requires strong leadership, reporting, budgeting, and compliance with food safety and quality standards, with a focus on delivering high‑quality meals in corporate settings.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of related experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, sanitation, marketing and presentation.
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Experience with cash retail operations and supervisory leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple dining service departments in a given geography.
• Manage operation timelines and client service delivery.
• Lead budgeting, planning, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate professionally with associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers.
• Conduct management meetings and drive decisions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and codes.
• Hire, train, and orientate new management associates.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

P&L accountability

Contract management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Services Technology/Management

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position Title:GENERAL MANAGER- CHICAGO, IL

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

Job Summary:

Being part of the Company Management team is about making a difference. If you are passionate about providing the best possible service to residents and customers then we want you to join our team and make a difference today! As a General Manager, you will be directly responsible for the overall operation and cost‑effective management of multiple dining service departments in more than one facility in a given geography. Ensures team achievement of financial goals and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
• Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client
• Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting
• Is 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
• 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
• Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending upon formal degree or training
• Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Experience with cash retail operations
• Retail marketing experience is highly desirable
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
• Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e‑mail and the Internet
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification highly desirable

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.