GENERAL MANAGER
Position Title: GENERAL MANAGER - SANTA CLARA, CA
Salary: $100000 - $115000 / yr
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Take your career to new heights with Eurest. We're looking for a food & beverage leadership professional ready to take the reins of a busy, high-energy corporate dining account — someone who leads with both financial discipline and genuine hospitality heart.
As General Manager, you'll own the full performance of your account: hitting budget targets, exceeding client expectations, and building a culture where your team, your guests, and your client all feel the difference of great leadership. This is a role for someone who can move seamlessly between a P&L report and a warm conversation on the floor — because at Eurest, we believe exceptional operations and exceptional relationships go hand in hand.
What You'll Do
Lead the Business — Own financial performance across the board: sales reporting, P&L management, annual budgeting, cash handling, and trend analysis that keeps your account moving in the right direction. Manage purchasing, inventory controls, and food cost while never letting quality standards slip.
Lead the People — Participate in employee meetings, reviews, and training programs, and champion the professional growth and development of your entire team. You'll build genuine rapport with staff, guests, clients, and other departments — the kind of relationships that make people want to show up and do their best work.
Lead the Operation — Partner with chefs on menu planning, ensure HACCP controls and proper food storage practices are second nature across your team, and manage in full compliance with company policy and local, state, and federal regulations. You'll integrate dining services seamlessly into the broader facility plan of operations, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships along the way.
What You Bring
8–10 years of upscale food service experience, including 6+ years at the management level
Proven personnel management experience — hiring, supervision, evaluation, and succession planning
A track record of hitting company and client goals while staying true to policy and procedure
Strong leadership, organizational skills, and sharp attention to detail
Confidence managing budgets, flash reports, financial targets, and forecasts
Solid grounding in food purchasing, food cost management, and inventory control
Knowledge of cash handling procedures and multi-bank reconciliation
HACCP knowledge and a strong eye for health and fire code compliance
Exceptional business etiquette and client relations instincts
Strong catering experience
The highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
If you're ready to lead a team, own a business, and bring hospitality to life every single day — we'd love to have you at the table.
Apply to Eurest today!
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Associates at Eurest 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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