Assistant Manager I - Graham Capital Mgmt (Fairfield/Norwalk, CT)
Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 / year
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
Unique Opportunity to Join FLIK as an Assistant Manager in Fairfield, CT
Step into a unique hospitality environment where tradition meets innovation. We are seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee front-of-house operations for the dynamic corporate dining program at Graham Capital Management, a premier investment management firm in Fairfield, CT. Located in a historic 1800s mansion, this role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional dining and hospitality experiences to a fast-growing community of 200+ professionals.
As the Assistant Manager, you’ll be the face of hospitality, ensuring smooth, polished service across daily dining and high-profile catering events. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance service delivery, team oversight, and client engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with managing food service operations in accordance with the approved budget while providing the client with the maximum value.
- Ensures the food offered to the client, customers, and associates of the operation is of superior quality.
- Assists with purchasing and inventory.
- Maintains excellent relationships with associates, guests and clients, as well as other departments within the operation.
- Managing front-of-house operations, including the café, grill, deli, salad bar, and multiple coffee pantries.
- Supporting catering services, from conference room lunches to executive dining and large-scale events.
- Working alongside the onsite Director and the Executive Chef to maintain operational excellence.
- Overseeing temporary staff during larger events and ensuring seamless guest service.
- Providing hands-on support: setting up, serving, clearing, and assisting at the POS station when needed.
- Delivering outstanding customer service with a professional, personable, and approachable demeanor.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- At least 2 to 4 years of hands-on food service management experience.
- Experience in fine dining restaurants, boutique hotels, country clubs, and/or related food service operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food.
- Financial experience and business acumen skills.
- ServSafe Certification is preferred.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.
- Associate’s degree is preferred.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a prestigious workplace dining program where your impact is seen and felt daily. If you’re passionate about creating memorable hospitality experiences, enjoy working in a polished and professional environment, and want to grow with a respected client partnership, this may be the role for you!
Apply to Flik today!
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Flik Hospitality 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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1455782
Flik Hospitality Group
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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