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Assistant General Manager

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$75–85K/yr
Location
SANTA CLARA, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant General Manager maintains the account alongside the General Manager, working within the approved budget and meeting client expectations. The role oversees safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; builds relationships with employees, guests, and clients; and supports team development and coordination across departments. Responsibilities also include employee supervision, food cost and quality oversight, purchasing and inventory controls, and compliance with food safety practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveSupervision, nice to haveScheduling, nice to haveTraining, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveConflict Management, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveFood Cost Control, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveFinancial Reporting, nice to haveMenu Planning, nice to haveCash Handling, nice to haveHACCP, nice to haveFood Safety Compliance, nice to haveOperational Improvement, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveClient Relations, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveCatering, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience, nice to have5-7 Years Upscale Food Service Experience, nice to have1 Year Multi-Unit Management Experience, nice to haveServSafe or Department of Health Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Eurest

Position Title: ASST GENERAL MANAGER-SANTA CLARA, CA

Salary: $75,000-$85,000/annually

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.

Job Summary

Working as an Assistant General Manager , you are responsible for maintaining the account along with the General Manager in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs while maintaining excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client as well as other departments within the operation. You will promote the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will be expected to foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience

  • Five to seven years upscale food service experience, including one year experience 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

  • 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

  • Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food

  • Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving

  • Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety.

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

  • Exceptional business etiquette and client relations

  • Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Strong catering experience required

  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest 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 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.pdf

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 455 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–85K/yr
  • US median$70–83K/yr308 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($76K) — in the middle half of Food Service Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Food Service Management jobs in California and 455 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (327 postings).
Education
10 of the 455 open Food Service Management jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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