Job Information
Compass Group, North America Dining Services Manager in San Francisco, California
Bon Appetit
Salary: 80,000-90,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Pay Grade: 13
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring that overall dining services operations meet required operating
standards and financial goals. Identifies client/guest needs and interacts in a positive, proactive manner.
Works on a consistent basis with personnel to generate new business/ideas and driving overall positive
guest and user experience. Responsible for ensuring that customer complaints are appropriately handled
and rectified. Oversees hospitality functions and ensure the guest experience is to the highest-leveled
Bon Appetit expectation.. Oversees the maintenance of adequate equipment, product, and decoration
inventories. Plans menus, layout, decor, and booking entertainment (when appropriate) for events, café
and marketing promotions. Must maintain exemplary service, communication, quality, and support for all
aspects of the operation per clients’ needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
? Interacts with client representatives,and various leadership roles in organization, and all
associates in the operations in a positive solution-driven maner.
? Develops and implements all service standards and standards of operation for the operation..
? Positive, proactive interaction with guests and clients.
? Acts as liaison between Compass and client representatives.
? Monitors daily operations of the catering department and ensures the programing is updated
and seasonal quarterly.
? Must conduct and organize monthly business reviews and assist with quarterly client
presentations as required.
? Responsible for the coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline of associates in the
department.
? Conducts timely and appropriate performance appraisals and salary reviews for all associates
and managers as assigned.
? Develop, implement, and build a quarterly marketing plan for the catering department for
portfolio in coordination with Compass and Client parameters.
? Ensures that department employees are trained in and follow standard procedures for food
safety and sanitations and maintaining a safe work environment.
? Prepare and submit annual budget for the department, making logical and prudent business
decisions for the department.
? Recruit and stabilize a strong team.
? Interact with the culinary leadership and Guests catering and restaurants in planning menus
to ensure quality and taste maintains Compass standards.
? Conducts regular scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between
management and team members
? Establishes and maintains accurate tracking systems for financial and information
? Disseminates information to all concerned department heads and staff members through
preparation and distribution of detailed function sheets at regularly scheduled intervals.
? Utilizes Compass OMS and manual systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly
reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll time keeping, etc.
? Accurately maintains and adjust payroll
? Responsible for cash log, counting, deposits, and P-card purchase maintenance and
submission.
? Must ensure the operation is up to date and compliant with all local licenses, ordinates, and
mandates.
? Ensures all financial information is recorded, saved per policy, and accurately input daily and
billed according to policy.
? Effective Records retention and training programs.
Requirements
Food Safety/Sanitation
? Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper
serving temperatures - follows HACCP standards- In-house or drop off culinary service
solutions.
? Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area
? Handles foods items appropriately during preparation
? Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and in following prescribed
production standards
? Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service as assigned
? Cleans equipment, as assigned and in a timely fashion
? Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
? Ensures that Regular audits are conducted by the unit and receives successful marks on all
inspections and audits.
? Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment
Customer Service
? Represents company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner is all customer and
employee interactions
? Interacts with customers in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
? Greets customers courteously
? Serves customers quickly, Does not allow back-ups or snags in serving lines
? Serves customer food and beverage orders quickly, in proper portions, in a courteous
demeanor
? Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and explains same to
customers accurately
? Relays relevant comments from customers directly to supervisors
? Interact with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented
manner
? Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with required work hours and does so calmly,
accurately, and efficiently
? Checks to ensure that all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards
? Serve food neatly and attractively per standard and client requests
? Hospitality focus
Duties
Physical Safety
?Ensures corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed
?Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
?Cleans up spills in the servey, dining area, his/her own work area immediately.
Corporate Standards
? Completes shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with
department standards
? Informs chef, Client, and/or supervisor, in a timely manner when supplies are low
? Follows and observes all company policies and procedures
? Follows company standards for attendance and punctuality
? Maintains professional appearance at all times, clean and well groomed in accordance with
company and Client Standards
? Develops a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers and avoids
conflict
? Attends C.H.A.T. and all other training sessions
? Assist other functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor
? Conduct daily staff meeting to maintain safety, D& I communication
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? Able to communicate effectively with management team, guests and team members by speaking and
comprehending English
? English reading, writing, math and computer skills required
? Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
? Stamina to work 60 hours or more per week
? Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
? Must be flexible with schedule and has sole responsibility of the unit and will be required to be onsite
as needed by the client.
? Possible job hazards include, but are not limited to; slips, trips, falls, burns, cuts and strains
? Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs)
throughout shift
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or
smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and
reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Skills
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts and interest. Ability to apply concepts such
as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general food service documents, memos. Ability to read software
operations manuals.
Education
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or 15 years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Associates at Bon Appetit 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)
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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1392284
Bon Appetit
BRYAN GONI
Compass Group, North America
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