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General Manager Andrews University

Compass Group, North America

St. Joseph, MIJob$90–100K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$90–100K/yr
Location
St. Joseph, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Manager oversees the dining account at Andrews University, which offers a completely vegetarian dining program. The role is responsible for maintaining the account within its approved budget while meeting client expectations, building relationships with employees, guests, and the client, and supporting team development. The manager also coordinates dining services with other departments and the facility’s operations plan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSupervisory SkillsSchedulingTrainingCoachingProblem SolvingConflict ManagementMultitaskingFood PurchasingFood Cost ControlInventory ControlBudgetingFinancial ReportingCash HandlingHACCPFood StorageFood Safety ComplianceClient RelationsTime ManagementCateringMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointServSafeDepartment of Health Certification

Qualifications

8+ Years Food Service Experience6+ Years Management ExperiencePersonnel Management ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Professional ExperienceBilingual

Benefits

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

Full job description

Bon Appetit

Position Title: General Manager

Location : Berrien Springs, MI

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].

Job Summary

Andrews University, a Seventh Day Adventist College, offers a completely vegetarian dining program.

Working as a General Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation. You will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will also foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programs

  • Manages in compliance with Company established policies and procedures

  • Manages in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations

  • Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards

  • Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, client and guest and other departments

  • Manages financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling

  • Analyzes and creates trends for financial data

  • Manages purchasing and inventory controls

  • Plans menus in consultation with chefs

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

  • Bilingual is preferred

  • Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years’ experience at the management level

  • Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning

  • Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and procedures

  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills, 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

  • Experience in food purchasing, food costs and inventory control

  • Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts

  • 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

  • Exceptional business etiquette and client relations

  • Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

  • Strong catering experience required

  • Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

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

  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Personal Leave

  • 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\_CorpAndFoodbuy.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\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

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

Req ID: 1575459

Bon Appetit

Mehdi Mohammed

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,274 open General Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–100K/yr
  • Michigan median$55–65K/yr56 salary ranges
  • US median$65–77K/yr1,557 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 58% above the Michigan median midpoint ($60K) — in the top quarter of General Manager salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 178 open General Manager jobs in Michigan and 5,274 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
General Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (2,200 postings).
Education
222 of the 5,274 open General Manager jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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