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Cafe Manager

$66.3k - $75k

Compass Group

Position Title: Cafe Manager

Pay Grade: 11

Reports To:

Salary: $66,300 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on click.appcast.io.


Job Summary:

The Café Manager will oversee the day-to-day food service operation for a premier client account in NYC, ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and operational excellence are consistently maintained. They will lead and support the café team, supervise associates, and help drive a polished guest experience aligned with the client's premier brand standards. This role will also support key financial and operational responsibilities, including cost control, productivity, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.
  • Plans, markets, and executes special events/promotions in the cafe
  • Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards
  • Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business
  • Manages cafe operations at a high-volume cafe location
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 1-3 years of relevant experience
  • High-volume cafe operations experience preferred
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
  • Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet
  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic 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)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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