GENERAL MANAGER (CORPORATE DINING) - CHANDLER AZ

Compass Group USA; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through Eurest, seeks a General Manager for Chandler, AZ, to lead corporate dining operations, drive performance, and develop a high-performing team. The role emphasizes exceptional guest experiences, safety, and cost control while managing labor and client relations in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a competitive salary and a work schedule designed to minimize nights and holidays, with a focus on business results and personal work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent education in foodservice management or related field.
• Minimum five years of retail operational foodservice management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Experience with cash retail operations and marketing is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operation and drive business performance.
• Develop a high-performing team and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and policy standards.
• Manage labor and operating costs while delivering excellent guest service.
• Hires, trains, and orients new management associates.

Skills

Foodservice management

P&L accountability

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree + 5–7 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER (CORPORATE DINING) - CHANDLER AZ

Position Title:GENERAL MANAGER (CORPORATE DINING) - CHANDLER AZ

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

$90,000-$105,000 | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Are you tired of working on Labor Day? What about Thanksgiving and Christmas? How many family events, birthdays, and weekends have you missed because you had to work? This might be the career opportunity you've been waiting for...

As the General Manager, you'll lead the overall operation, drive business performance, develop a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience while maintaining the highest standards of service, quality, safety, and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact every day by overseeing all aspects of the business, including team leadership, client relations, financial performance, and operational execution, all while enjoying a schedule that allows you to have a life outside of work.

This is an ideal role for an energetic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, building culture, and achieving results. You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, controlling labor and operating costs, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, driving employee engagement, and maintaining strong client and customer relationships. If you're ready to take your leadership career to the next level in a role that offers a competitive salary of $90,000-$105,000 and the rare benefit of no nights, weekends, or holidays, we'd love to hear from you.

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.