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GENERAL MANAGER - HAMILTON, OH

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$75–80K/yr
Location
HAMILTON, OH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Manager oversees the overall operation and cost-effective management of multiple dining service departments across more than one facility in a given geography, ensuring the team achieves financial goals and targets. The role includes managing financials, maintaining service timelines and food safety standards, and hiring and training management associates. A degree or related experience, foodservice management experience, and several operational and leadership capabilities are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Foodservice Management, nice to haveFood and Catering Trends, nice to haveQuality Control, nice to haveProduction, nice to haveSanitation, nice to haveFood Cost Controls, nice to haveMarketing, nice to haveFood Presentation, nice to haveP&L Accountability, nice to haveContract-Managed Services, nice to haveMulti-Unit Management, nice to haveCash Retail Operations, nice to haveSupervisory Skills, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveManagement, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveFinancial Practices, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveAccounting, nice to haveComputational Practices, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveEmail, nice to haveInternet, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Food Services Technology or Related, nice to haveAA Plus 5-7 Years Related Experience, nice to have5 Years Retail Foodservice Management, nice to haveCertified Dietary Manager 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: GENERAL MANAGER - HAMILTON, OH

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

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.

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

Job Summary:

Being part of the Company Management team is about making a difference. If you are passionate about providing the best possible service to residents and customers then we want you to join our team and make a difference today! As a General Manager , you will be directly responsible for the overall operation and cost-effective management of multiple dining service departments in more than one facility in a given geography. Ensures team achievement of financial goals and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success

  • Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client

  • Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting

  • Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers

  • Demonstrates initiative and good judgement in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates

  • Conducts management meetings

  • Has the ability to think quickly and accurately, be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations

  • Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and record keeping

  • Hires, trains and orientates new management associates

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred

  • Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending upon formal degree or training

  • Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation

  • P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

  • Multi-unit management experience preferred

  • Experience with cash retail operations

  • Retail marketing experience is highly desirable

  • Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

  • Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels

  • Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices

  • Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification highly desirable

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 5,129 open General Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–80K/yr
  • Ohio median$61–70K/yr58 salary ranges
  • US median$65–75K/yr1,516 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 19% above the Ohio median midpoint ($65K) — in the middle half of General Manager salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 286 open General Manager jobs in Ohio and 5,129 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
General Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (2,064 postings).
Education
162 of the 5,129 open General Manager jobs (3%) 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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