General Manager Chico Marx

Bon Appetit - General Manager

At Bon Appetit Management Company, we are committed to two things: great food and outstanding service. Our passion is food.

We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. This 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 translate into exciting opportunities for our people.

Job Summary

As a General Manager, you will be directly responsible for the overall operation and cost-effective management of multiple dining service departments in more than one facility in a given geography. You will ensure team achievement of financial goals and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• You are well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success.
• You take ownership of the operation and ensure it meets all timelines for service and other established by management and/or client.
• You manage all financials, including planning, budget development, and analysis, and financial reporting.
• You interact professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers.
• You demonstrate initiative and good judgment in assisting customers, clients, peers, and subordinates.
• You conduct management meetings.
• You have the ability to think quickly and accurately, evaluate problems, and make appropriate recommendations.
• You audit units to ensure conformance with the Company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping.
• You hire, train, and orientate new management associates.

Preferred 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.
• Multi-unit management experience preferred.
• Experience with cash retail operations.
• Retail marketing experience is highly desirable.
• Supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate on various levels, including management, customer, and associate levels.
• Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices.
• Proficient computer skills, including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, email, and the Internet.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification highly desirable.

About Us

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.