General Manager - QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
Chicago, IL 60608
About the Job
Our Promise
Balance - Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all of our valued team members.
Meaning - Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance, and therefore, our food is fresh and made from scratch, using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.
Recognition - Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits, and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development and access to highly visible leadership.
Position Summary
Oversees the daily operations for a food management account. Responsible for overseeing financial and culinary accountability of the account. Manages Chef/Managers, Food Service Directors and Food Service Manager Personnel and oversees all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account and reflects Quest’s high standards.
Food Service General Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective action.
- Oversee that the chef /managers consistently maintain high food quality and service levels in accordance with Quest standards.
- Lead by example and maintain a professional and reputable work environment by enforcing policy and best practices that brings out a positive employment brand.
- Interact with clients on a daily basis and maintain excellent client relationships through open and honest dialogue.
- Stay abreast of the competition by analyzing quarterly market analysis and consistent research of menu trends.
- Provide financial expertise in overseeing management of Food, Labor and Direct costs.
- Educate client with monthly meetings with transparent financials. Identify and mentor next level personnel to grow with company and develop career paths, including training schedules.
Food Service General Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum three years of culinary and management experience · Strong management and client relations skills
- Solid knowledge of financials
- Proficient in MS Office
- Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager)
- Experience with higher education dining preferred
Food Service General Manager Full Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Yearly Bonus
- 401k with matching
- PTO
- Paid Unused Sick Time
- (8) Company Paid Holidays
- Public Transportation Benefits (Illinois Only)
- Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit
- Free Meals
- Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Bi-annual peer retreat
- Quest University
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Path Growth and more!
There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.
Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Monday to Friday - Full Time
Includes some Nights and Evenings
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