General Manager, Upscale Food Service Leader

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a General Manager for a food service account in Atlanta, GA. You will maintain the account according to the approved budget, build strong client relationships, and promote the growth and development of the team.

You will oversee interdepartmental coordination, financial reporting, menu planning with chefs, and adherence to HACCP and health standards to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years at the management level.
• 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 must possess attention to detail.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions.
• Experience in food purchasing, food 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 and reports.
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food.
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong catering experience required
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programs

Skills

Leadership

Catering experience

Supervisory, scheduling, training

Conflict resolution

MS Office

HACCP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a General Manager for a food service account in Atlanta, GA. You will maintain the account according to the approved budget, build strong client relationships, and promote the growth and development of the team.

You will oversee interdepartmental coordination, financial reporting, menu planning with chefs, and adherence to HACCP and health standards to ensure exceptional service.