ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE
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The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in maintaining the SUNY Maritime College dining account within budget and meeting client expectations. The role oversees safety, sanitation, maintenance, and team development, while fostering relationships across the operation. It includes an annual Sea Term working aboard a training vessel for up to 90 consecutive days, typically during summer.
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Location: SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE - BRONX, NY
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.
We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Summary
Working as an Assistant General Manager for Chartwells Higher Ed at SUNY Maritime College , 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.
This position will also have an annual Sea Term where you will work on a training vessel at sea for up to 90 consecutive days. This term is typically during the summer and may potentially be split moving forward. The training vessel is a new ship as of 2024!
With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance authoritatively and make an immediate impact on our food service operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
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Interviews, hires, trains and coaches employees and managers
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Participates in employee meetings and training programs
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Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
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Manages purchasing and inventory controls
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Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
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Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
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Five to seven years upscale food service experience, including one year experience of multi-unit management
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Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
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Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
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Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
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Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
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Monitor food purchasing, food costs, preparation, production and inventory control
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Prepare and monitor budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
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Menu planning in consultation with chefs
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Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
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Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
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Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
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Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
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Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Strong catering experience required
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ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!
Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Parental Leave
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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\_ChartwellsHED.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\_ChartwellsHED.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1589623
Chartwells HE
SHARON MCNEELEY
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How this job compares
Set against the 454 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–100K/yr
- New York median$60–70K/yr82 salary ranges
- US median$70–84K/yr307 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $95K, is 46% above the New York median midpoint ($65K) — in the top quarter of Food Service Management salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 88 open Food Service Management jobs in New York and 454 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Byrne Dairy & Deli57 open
- Compass Group, North America (this employer)16 open
- ARAMARK4 open
- Experience
- Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (325 postings).
- Education
- 7 of the 454 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 12, 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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