Back of House Manager

• We have an opening for a Back of House Manager position.
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Schedule : Monday - Friday
• Pay Range: $80 - 82k

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Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to work This is R/A !

As Back of House Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations for a premier corporate dining program. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of culinary execution, operational excellence, and hospitality while leading a team of culinary and utility professionals. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, coaching, and developing team members to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, purchasing, receiving, food storage, and facility maintenance
• Provides leadership and direction to the utility and culinary team, including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling
• Manage equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Oversees inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, and sanitation

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• At least three years of progressive culinary/hospitality management experience in a high-volume setting
• High volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control, and sanitation experience
• A proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, capable of effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile corporate dining environment
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• Ability to lift, bend, carry up to 40 lbs., manage proper storage of food items as necessary
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.