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Front of House Manager

Compass Group, North America

Middletown, CTJob$60–70K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$60–70K/yr
Location
Middletown, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Front of House Manager at Bon Appetit Management Company oversees day‑to‑day operations, leading staff, managing budget and inventory, supervising beverage service, assisting catering events, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring high food quality and customer service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff SchedulingStaff TrainingLeadershipBudget ManagementInventory ManagementAlcoholic Beverage ServiceCatering CoordinationCulinary Program ManagementVendor RelationsCommunicationComputer SkillsPlanningDecision MakingCreative ThinkingAttention to DetailBusiness KnowledgeMarket KnowledgeFinance KnowledgeLoss Prevention KnowledgeHR KnowledgeAlcohol Service CertificationSafe Food Handling CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNational Bar & Restaurant Management Association Certification

Qualifications

Experience Managing OthersEducation Industry ExperienceUnion ExperienceExcellent Computer SkillsSelf‑MotivationExcellent Planning SkillsAbility to Make Timely DecisionsAbility to Track Large Inventories and BudgetsAvailability for Late Afternoon Nights and WeekendsQuick Grasp of Tasks and Desire to LeadCreativity and Attention to DetailWorking Knowledge of Business and Market

Benefits

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

Full job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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

The Front of House Manager , reporting directly to the General Manager, holds duties related to assisting with day to day operations. The position entails a need for excellent communication skills; ability to multi-task, strong team leadership and ensures superior food and beverage quality and strong customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Schedules, trains, manages, and develops staff

  • Manages budget and inventory

  • Trains and supervises alcoholic beverage service

  • Assists with catering events

  • Manages culinary program

  • Maintains a positive working relationship with staff, venue client and production team

  • Works with vendors

  • Works in conjunction with venue house managers regarding attendance and staffing to achieve maximum results

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing others - Strong Communicator and demonstrated by ability to interact successfully with a variety of people

  • Education indusrty exp

  • Union exp

  • Excellent computer skills, self-motivation, excellent planning skills and able to make timely and competent decisions

  • Ability to keep track of large inventories and budgets

  • Ability to work the business hours as the workday usually extends from late afternoon into nights and weekends

  • Have a quick grasp on what needs to be done and demonstrates a desire to lead

  • Creativity while not overseeing the attention to detail

  • Working knowledge of the business as well as has knowledge of the market

  • Finance, Loss Prevention, and HR experiences

  • Prefer a college degree and management experience, particularly in the beverage industry

  • Certification in service training, alcohol service, safe food handling and first aid

  • Experience with knowledge of all state and local alcohol laws

  • Certified by the National Bar & Restaurant Management Association

  • Open to working an events driven schedule

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)

  • 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/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1565293

Bon Appetit

Mehdi Mohammed

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