Assistant General Manager - Obama Presidential Center

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 / year

 

Our 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!

Short Description

The Obama Presidential Center serves as a world-class destination for civic engagement, education, culture, and hospitality. We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to help lead daily food service operations across this dynamic campus. This leader will partner closely with the General Manager to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences while driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development.

 

The ideal candidate is an experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record of leading high-volume food service operations, developing engaged teams, ensuring food safety compliance, and creating memorable guest experiences. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the General Manager to oversee all aspects of daily dining, retail, and catering operations, ensuring exceptional hospitality and service standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and frontline associates, fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and guest-focused culture.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate team members while supporting ongoing professional development and succession planning.
• Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards across all operations.
• Drive operational excellence through effective labor management, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.
• Monitor food, labor, and operating expenses while supporting budget goals and financial performance.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.
• Oversee inventory management, product receiving, storage, and ordering to ensure quality and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu planning, promotions, and service enhancements.
• Support execution of catering and special events while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with the client, guests, and cross-functional partners to ensure seamless operations and a best-in-class hospitality experience.
• Analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, service, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Five to seven years of progressive food service or hospitality management experience, including leadership within high-volume or multi-unit operations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success managing financial performance, including budgets, labor, food cost, purchasing, inventory, and forecasting.
• Experience delivering elevated guest experiences in hospitality, cultural institutions, hotels, restaurants, corporate dining, or premium venues.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing catering and large-scale events in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and food service management systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

 

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit  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.

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:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1552101

Bon Appetit 

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