Assistant General Manager

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.

About the role

As an Assistant General Manager, you will support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service, financial performance, and an exceptional client experience. This role requires strong leadership in a high-volume dining environment, with preferred experience in corporate dining, fine dining, or café operations, as well as familiarity with union teams. You will drive team development, operational excellence, and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviews, hires, trains, and coaches employees and managers
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
• Monitor food purchasing, food costs, preparation, production, and inventory control
• Prepare and monitor budgets, flash reports, financial targets, and forecasts
• Menu planning in consultation with chefs
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
• Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Five to seven years upscale food service experience, including one year of multi-unit management
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes, and must possess attention to detail
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong catering experience required
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 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

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000/annually