Operations Manager - Porsche
Position Title: Operations Manager - Porsche
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 / 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!
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Job Summary
We’re seeking an experienced and hospitality-driven Operations Manager to oversee multiple café and food service operations at the Porsche Experience Center in Carson, CA. This leader will be responsible for delivering an elevated hospitality experience while ensuring operational excellence across culinary execution, financial performance, team development, food safety, and client relations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in hospitality and/or corporate dining, a passion for food and service, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, luxury-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of multiple café and food service outlets within the Porsche Experience Center
- Ensure all operations consistently meet company standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop hourly and management team members while fostering a positive team culture
- Manage scheduling, labor, payroll, forecasting, and operational budgets to achieve financial goals
- Monitor food cost controls, inventory management, purchasing standards, and waste reduction initiatives
- Partner with culinary leadership to maintain high-quality food programs, merchandising, and presentation standards
- Build strong relationships with guests, clients, and internal stakeholders through exceptional customer service
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer feedback and operational challenges
- Oversee cash handling procedures, audits, POS systems, menu accuracy, and operational reporting
- Support special events, private dining experiences, and catering initiatives as needed
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, OSHA, and HACCP standards
- Lead ongoing safety training, sanitation programs, and operational audits
- Support and implement new operational initiatives, programs, and process improvements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in hospitality, corporate dining, restaurants, hotels, or multi-unit food service operations
- Strong background managing high-volume food service environments with multiple outlets or service areas
- Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams in a fast-paced setting
- Financial acumen including budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and cost controls
- Passion for hospitality, food quality, and guest experience
- Experience supporting premium hospitality or luxury guest environments preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and food service best practices preferred
- Experience with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- ServSafe Certification
- HACCP knowledge or certification
Why Join Us at Porsche?
This is an opportunity to join a hospitality-driven team supporting one of the world’s most iconic luxury automotive brands. At the Porsche Experience Center in Carson, you’ll help create elevated dining and guest experiences in a collaborative, high-energy environment where hospitality and excellence are at the forefront.
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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)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- 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.
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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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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