General Manager (Porsche)

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a premier dining and hospitality operation. This role oversees financial performance, culinary quality, client partnerships, and day-to-day operations, serving as the client liaison while fostering collaboration and accountability.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong food service, catering, team development, and financial management experience, able to drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in food service, hospitality, or catering with leadership exp.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and P&L experience.
• Proven client relationship and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile dining and catering operation end-to-end.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and mentor managers and frontline staff.
• Partner with client to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Client Relations

Operations Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

General Manager : Lead a Premier Dining and Hospitality Operation

We are seeking an experienced and dynamicGeneral Manager to lead all aspects of a high-profile dining services operation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence.

As General Manager, you will oversee the financial performance, culinary quality, client partnerships, and day-to-day operations of the account. You will serve as the primary liaison with the client while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and service excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic business leader with a strong background in food service, catering, team development, and financial management.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a team of managers and frontline associates.
• Foster a culture focused on engagement, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead employee meetings, training initiatives, performance reviews, and succession planning efforts.
• Champion professional growth and create opportunities for career advancement within the team.

Client & Guest Experience

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure exceptional hospitality and consistently exceed client and guest expectations.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the client.

Financial & Business Management

Direct all financial aspects of the operation, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and financial reporting.

• Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute business strategies that improve profitability while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Manage purchasing, inventory controls, and cost containment initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that drive guest satisfaction and operational success.
• Oversee catering operations and large-scale events to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and food safety protocols.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

8+ years of progressive food service, hospitality, or Catering dining services experience, including at least 5-6 years in a leadership role.

Strong Corporate Catering Management experience is required

• Demonstrated success managing large teams and complex operations.
• Proven experience overseeing budgets, P&L performance, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience in upscale dining/catering, corporate dining, or luxury hospitality environments.

• Knowledge of food purchasing, inventory management, and labor management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• ServSafe Certification and/or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-visibility dining and catering operation.
• Make a meaningful impact on guests, clients, and team members.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor future hospitality leaders.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth within a respected hospitality organization.

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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