General Manager

General Manager-Everett, WaAs the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.Job SummaryWorking as a General Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation. You will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will also foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.Key responsibilities include:Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programsManages in compliance with Company established policies and proceduresManages in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulationsMaintains food cost while ensuring quality standardsEstablishes and maintains good rapport with staff, client and guest and other departmentsManages financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handlingAnalyzes and creates trends for financial dataManages purchasing and inventory controlsPlans menus in consultation with chefsIs knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of foodPreferred qualifications include:Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experienceEight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years' experience at the management levelExperience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planningProven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and proceduresExcellent leadership and organizational skills, and must possess attention to detailSupervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skillsEffective problem solving and conflict management skillsAbility to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptionsExperience in food purchasing, food costs and inventory controlAbility to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecastsKnowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reportsMust be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of foodMonitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and servingExceptional business etiquette and client relationsManages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlinesStrong catering experience requiredConformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviorExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPointServSafe or Department of Health certification a plusAssociates at Eurest 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.