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Resident General Manager

 

Position Title: Resident General Manager 

Salary: $135,000 - $145,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan 

 

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

Restaurant Associates is seeking a dynamic Resident General Manager to lead a premier corporate dining account with an annual volume of $35 million, featuring multiple cafés, micro markets, and high-end catering and events. As the senior on-site leader, you’ll oversee all aspects of dining operations, culinary, service, finance, and client relations, ensuring excellence across every touchpoint. This role calls for a strategic operator with a passion for hospitality, innovation, and partnership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a large, multi-unit team across cafés, markets, and catering programs.

  • Develop and maintain exceptional client relationships, serving as the on-site point of contact and strategic business partner.

  • Drive operational excellence, financial performance, and brand standards.

  • Oversee menu innovation, service enhancements, and sustainability initiatives.

  • Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to deliver elevated experiences for everyday dining and special events.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive management experience in corporate dining, hospitality, or large-scale foodservice.

  • Proven success managing multi-unit, high-volume operations ($20M+ preferred).

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on developing talent.

  • Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L.

Perks & Schedule

  • Monday–Friday schedule with limited evenings and no weekends

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Opportunity to lead within one of the most respected hospitality organizations in the country

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

 

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 for paid time off benefits information.

 

Req ID:  1474129

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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