General Manager- Corporate Dining
Salary: $135,000 - $145,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
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 !
Job Summary
We’re seeking an accomplished and polished General Manager to lead the full dining portfolio—including a café, restaurant, and high‑end catering services—for a premier, high‑profile corporate client. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality‑driven leader who thrives in luxury service environments, excels in people leadership, and delivers flawless execution across all aspects of food and beverage operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operator at every level—equally comfortable engaging with guests, directing service on the floor, coaching staff, or partnering with executives. A refined professional presence and the ability to represent the brand with poise are essential.
Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for café, restaurant, and catering operations, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence.
- Serve as a highly polished point of contact for a high‑profile client, maintaining strong relationships through professionalism, communication, and partnership.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, food cost control, and inventory oversight.
- Recruit, train, lead, and develop high‑performing teams; drive a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a hands‑on leader—supporting service, resolving guest concerns, coaching staff, and ensuring excellence on the floor.
- Collaborate with culinary leadership on innovative menu development, seasonal offerings, and event‑driven menu design.
- Lead and grow premium catering services, ensuring flawless execution for executive meetings, VIP functions, and large‑scale events.
- Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements; maintain compliance with health department standards and company protocols.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across the operation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 8–10 years of upscale, luxury, or high‑volume foodservice leadership, with at least 5+ years in management roles.
- Strong background in high‑end restaurants, hotels or corporate environments.
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams while maintaining a calm, polished, and professional presence.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including budget oversight, cost management, and forecasting.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ServSafe Certification preferred.
Associates at Restaurant Associates 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
Apply to Restaurant Associates 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
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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Req ID: 1514848
Restaurant Associates
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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