General Manager, Upscale Food Service & Catering

Compass Group USA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group, seeks a General Manager to maintain each account per the approved budget and meet client expectations. You will foster relationships with staff, guests, and the client, while promoting team development and integrating dining services with the facility plan.

The role requires leadership in financial management, menu planning with chefs, and strict adherence to HACCP and health standards across operations.

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.
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused amid interruptions.
• Experience in food purchasing, costs and inventory control.
• Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks.

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 rapport with staff, client and guest and other departments.
• Manages financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling.
• Analyzes and creates trends for financial data.
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls.
• Plans menus in consultation with chefs.
• Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group, seeks a General Manager to maintain each account per the approved budget and meet client expectations. You will foster relationships with staff, guests, and the client, while promoting team development and integrating dining services with the facility plan.

The role requires leadership in financial management, menu planning with chefs, and strict adherence to HACCP and health standards across operations.