Microkitchens Manager

Compass Group USA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a hands-on leader to run daily café operations and own the micro kitchen program, including scheduling, ordering, inventory, replenishment, and cost control. You will provide visible leadership and clear direction to keep service organized and products available.

You will review program performance, communicate risks and resource needs to the General Manager, and coordinate receiving, storage, and stock levels to ensure accurate orders within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading daily café operations and micro kitchen programs.
• Strong scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost-control abilities.
• Ability to provide clear direction and effective team communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead café setup, service, and closing; confirm readiness, direct employees, and verify completed work.
• Prepare café and micro kitchen schedules; communicate changes, respond to callouts, and address coverage gaps.
• Own micro kitchen service standards, approved product selections, stock rotation, and replenishment; assign work and verify completion.
• Review target stock levels using demand, stock on hand, usage, and storage capacity; place accurate orders within approved budgets.
• Coordinate receiving and storage; check quantities, condition, pack sizes, and approved substitutions, and resolve shortages and credits.
• Maintain inventory through scheduled physical counts, consistent count units, documented transfers, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Track purchasing, waste, and program costs; adjust routine ordering and communicate significant variances.
• Reinforce safety and sanitation, coach employees, maintain records, and elevate significant staffing, spending, or safety concerns.

Skills

Organize service, staffing, ordering,

Stock counts, purchasing information

Clear direction, team execution

Job description

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Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Lead daily café operations and own the micro kitchen program, including employee scheduling, ordering, inventory, replenishment, and cost control. Provide visible leadership and clear team direction to keep service organized and products available. Review program performance and communicate risks and resource needs to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Lead café setup, service, and closing; confirm readiness, direct employees, and verify completed work.

Prepare café and micro kitchen schedules; communicate changes, respond to callouts, and address coverage gaps.

Own micro kitchen service standards, approved product selections, stock rotation, and replenishment; assign work and verify completion.

Review target stock levels using demand, stock on hand, usage, and storage capacity; place accurate orders within approved budgets.

Coordinate receiving and storage; check quantities, condition, pack sizes, and approved substitutions, and resolve shortages and credits.

Maintain inventory through scheduled physical counts, consistent count units, documented transfers, and investigation of discrepancies.

Track purchasing, waste, and program costs; adjust routine ordering and communicate significant variances.

Reinforce safety and sanitation, coach employees, maintain records, and elevate significant staffing, spending, or safety concerns.

Skills for Success

Organize service, staffing, ordering, and inventory responsibilities across assigned locations.

Use stock counts and purchasing information to support accurate orders and cost control.

Give clear direction, coordinate team execution, and follow issues through resolution.

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Bon Appetit

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Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
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