Unit Manager

Bon AppetitOur passion is food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That 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 translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryAs a Unit Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and will be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversees dining services operations of a small to medium volume location.Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner.Assists with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account.Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting; including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:2 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.Waited table and catering experience is preferred.Possess general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.ServSafe Certification is preferred.Associate's degree is preferred.Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits 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, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.