What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Cafe Manager position at Compass Group, North America?
About Us
We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service, dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Our team is passionate about providing great food and outstanding service. At Bon Appetit, we believe in empowering our employees to take risks, be creative, and shine in their roles.
Job Role
This position is responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with client expectations while promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personnel management, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and succession planning. Key responsibilities include:
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, as well as eight to ten years' experience in upscale food service, including six years at the management level. Additional requirements include:
We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service, dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Our team is passionate about providing great food and outstanding service. At Bon Appetit, we believe in empowering our employees to take risks, be creative, and shine in their roles.
Job Role
This position is responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with client expectations while promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personnel management, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and succession planning. Key responsibilities include:
- * Participating in employee meetings, reviews, and training programs
* Managing in compliance with Company established policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations
* Maintaining food cost while ensuring quality standards
* Establishing and maintaining good rapport with staff, client, and guest, and other departments
* Managing financial acumen for all areas, including financial reporting, sales reports, P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets, and cash handling
* Analyzing and creating trends for financial data
* Managing purchasing and inventory controls
* Planning menus in consultation with chefs
* Being knowledgeable on HACCP controls, along with proper storage and use of food
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, as well as eight to ten years' experience in upscale food service, including six years at the management level. Additional requirements include:
- * 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
* Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
* 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
