Regional Culinary Operations Leader

Compass Group USA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; 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 in Costa Mesa is seeking a General Manager to oversee multiple dining service departments across facilities within a geography. You will drive operational excellence, cost control, and client satisfaction while guiding a team to meet financial goals.

Responsibilities include managing foodservice operations, budgeting, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. Strong leadership and communications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred
• Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending upon formal degree or training
• Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Experience with cash retail operations
• Retail marketing experience is highly desirable
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
• Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client
• Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting
• Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgement in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates
• Conducts management meetings
• Has the ability to think quickly and accurately, be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations
• Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulationsand codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and recordkeeping
• Hires, trains and orientates new management associates

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Foodservice management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Services Technology/Management

Associate degree + 5-7 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email & Internet

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company in Costa Mesa is seeking a General Manager to oversee multiple dining service departments across facilities within a geography. You will drive operational excellence, cost control, and client satisfaction while guiding a team to meet financial goals.

Responsibilities include managing foodservice operations, budgeting, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. Strong leadership and communications are essential for success.