Cafe Manager

Position Title: Cafe Manager

Salary: 85,000-90,000

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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!

Job Summary

As a Cafe Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and 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.

This position supports a dynamic Monday-Friday workplace dining operation at Atlassian, an onsite technology client serving approximately 200 employees each day. The operation includes daily breakfast and lunch service, catering, four micro-kitchens, and monthly marketing and engagement initiatives. Hot food is prepared at a nearby commissary and delivered daily for onsite service. This is a collaborative, hospitality-focused environment that values creativity, organization, strong client relationships, and an exceptional guest experience.

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 is 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 teams.
• Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentations.
• Works with marketing and culinary departments to increase sales through innovation and food quality.
• Communicates with the culinary department to ensure food programs reflect the company's vision.
• Supports catering operations, micro-kitchen management, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance the workplace dining experience.
• Builds and maintains strong client and guest relationships while delivering a high level of hospitality and customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, and/or related food service operations.
• Waitstaff and catering experience preferred.
• Possess general hospitality knowledge and an interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.

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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: 1558504

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