What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Manager position at Compass Group, North America?
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Position Title: Cafe Manager - St Olaf College MN
Job Description:
At Compass Group, North America, we are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. We believe in empowering our chefs and managers to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting-edge food to our customers.
We operate as a restaurant company in contract food service, offering our staff the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. Our commitment to growth and development translates into exciting opportunities for our people.
About the Role:
The Cafe Manager is an entrepreneurial leader responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services at St Olaf College. This key position ensures client satisfaction through efficient cost-effective management that meets and exceeds stated expectations.
The Cafe Manager leads a team of hourly employees, student staff, and two leads, collaborating closely with the back-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads a team of hourly employees, student staff, and two leads
- Collaboration and communication with BOH (Back-of-House) teams
- Higher Education Dining experience preferred
- Curator of positive culture
- Flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
- Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
- Strong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate on various levels, including management, client, customer, and associate levels
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills
- Proficient computer skills, including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, email, and the Internet
- ServSafe Certified
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- 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
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Compass Group, North America is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
