GENERAL MANAGER - MANHATTANVILLE UNIVERSITY - PURCHASE, NY

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Manager to lead campus dining operations at a prestigious university. This role involves implementing innovative culinary programs, enhancing guest satisfaction, and managing a diverse team to create a vibrant dining experience. You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure that students' needs are met while maintaining high standards of food quality and service. If you have a passion for food service and a desire to inspire others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Shopping

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Over five years of progressive management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, sanitation, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead all campus dining operations and implement culinary vision.
• Collaborate with campus community to enhance dining and catering programs.

Skills

Management Experience

Food and Catering Trends

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Satisfaction

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000

At over 300 colleges & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is reinventing the on-campus dining experience. We challenge the norm and set new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We seek hungry, humble, and smart associates who want to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

As the General Manager for Manhattanville University, you will lead all campus dining operations. You will implement our dining and culinary vision by creating excitement and enthusiasm, following corporate programs and guidelines. Your role will focus on driving guest satisfaction and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the campus community to operate and improve the campus dining and catering programs.
• Promote awareness of the dining program and develop nutritional and dietary initiatives, residential life interactions, etc.
• Coordinate and execute programming and events.
• Work closely with the Dean for Students, Residential Life, and other departments to meet students’ needs.
• Analyze customer research and market conditions to proactively take action.
• Manage the productivity of culinary, catering, and front-of-house teams.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and positive public relations through safe and efficient resource use.
• Oversee staff providing retail services according to policies and presentation standards.
• Implement cash handling standards to prevent theft of services or funds.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, students, and the campus community.
• Collaborate with the Chef and management team to create nutritious, high-quality food.
• Implement new culinary programs with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices.
• Develop and set operating standards, including yearly business plans and quarterly reviews.
• Present and achieve financial targets aligned with sector finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over five years of progressive management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet.
• Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• ServSafe Certification.

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is part of Compass Group USA

Learn more about the Compass story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations. This job posting is not exhaustive; responsibilities and requirements may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted continuously.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• Employee Shopping, Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligibility for paid/unpaid time off varies by law and location. For details in specific states, click here.

Req ID: 1403057

Chartwells Higher Education

CINDY SCHOENFELD