General Manager- Corporate Dining
Position Title: General Manager- Corporate Dining
Salary: $120,000 - $145,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits and 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
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Service Leadership
- Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for café, coffee bar, markets, EDR, and corporate dining operations.
- Ensure a luxury‑level guest experience consistent with a high‑profile corporate environment.
- Act as the polished point of contact for Deutsche Bank leadership, maintaining exceptional professionalism and communication.
Financial & Business Management
- Lead all financial performance for a complex $11M operation, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and detailed cost control.
- Drive profitability through strong retail expertise—merchandising, product mix, promotional strategies, and customer engagement.
- Oversee inventory and purchasing with a disciplined, analytical approach.
People Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop a management team of eight, fostering accountability, engagement, and growth.
- Lead a tenured union workforce with respect, consistency, and clear communication; ensure positive labor relations and contract adherence.
- Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence to motivate teams and uphold service excellence.
Client & Stakeholder Partnerships
- Serve as a collaborative partner to Deutsche Bank executives and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate operational updates, financial reporting, and service strategies with clarity and credibility.
Culinary & Program Development
- Partner with culinary leadership to support menu direction, seasonal concepts, and retail innovation.
- Oversee executive catering needs as required, ensuring smooth coordination and flawless service standards.
Compliance & Standards
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, health department regulations, and corporate food safety standards.
- Uphold all brand, service, and operational standards across the dining portfolio.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 8–10 years of leadership experience in upscale, luxury, or high‑volume foodservice settings.
- Proven success in retail foodservice and strong financial management of large, multi‑unit operations.
- Experience managing unionized teams; ability to lead long‑tenured staff with diplomacy and consistency.
- Highly polished communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ServSafe Certification preferred.
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.
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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
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: 1516428
Restaurant Associates
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