RESTAURANT MANAGER- Campus Retail Dining- UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON, TX

Retail Food Service ManagerChartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of a Retail Food Service Manager at the University of Houston. In this leadership role, you will advise the day-to-day operations and financial success of THREE retail foodservice locations. This includes adhering to contract guidelines, the Health Department's regulations, company standards, and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation.With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance authoritatively and make an immediate impact on our food service operations.Key Responsibilities:Plans and supervises special functions, maintains cash controls, payroll records, and oversees the hiring and training of our associatesEnsures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient uses of resourcesDirects staff to provide scheduled retail services in accordance with corporate policies and presentation standardsTrains associates in customer service, proper portioning, cashier skills, and safety/sanitationCompletes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlinesCommunicates effectively with all team members, clients and studentsImplements and maintains cash handling standards as outlined in the Corporate Policies and Procedures Manual to eliminate theft of services or Company fundsPreferred Qualifications:B.S. Degree or A.A. Degree plus three years of directly related experience preferredMinimum of one to three years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or trainingGood knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentationP&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirableExperience with cash retail operationsRetail marketing experience is highly desirableSupervisory, leadership, management and coaching skillsGood communication skills both written and verbalAbility to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levelsKnowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practicesProficient computer skills to including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the InternetChartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USACompass 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.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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, personal leave.