General Manager - Military Dining Ops

Compass Group USA; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA seeks a General Manager at Fort Hood to lead dining operations, uphold client expectations, and inspire a high-performing team. You will oversee budgets, food quality, safety standards, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional service for our military dining program.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food service management experience, and a proven ability to drive financial performance while ensuring HACCP compliance and superb guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years in management.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Experience in budgeting, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports.

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 reporting with sales, P&L, budgets and cash handling.
• Analyzes and creates trends for financial data.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Plans menus in consultation with chefs.
• Knowledgeable on HACCP controls and proper storage and use of food.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

People management

Food service knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certification

Job description

Compass Group USA seeks a General Manager at Fort Hood to lead dining operations, uphold client expectations, and inspire a high-performing team. You will oversee budgets, food quality, safety standards, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional service for our military dining program.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food service management experience, and a proven ability to drive financial performance while ensuring HACCP compliance and superb guest experiences.