Cafe Manager - Emory University

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 / year

 

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

Join our team at Emory University as a Café Manager, where you'll lead a team of food service professionals in delivering an exceptional dining experience. You'll oversee operations in the main dining room and support special events, ensuring quality service, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily dining operations for a medium to large-volume café.

• Deliver outstanding guest service; handle and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.

• Partner with the culinary team to plan menus, execute high-quality food offerings, and roll out new culinary programs.

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and P&L management.

• Uphold high standards in sanitation, food safety, and infection control.

• Coordinate with marketing and culinary departments to drive innovation and boost sales.

• Ensure the café’s food program aligns with the company’s vision.

• Prepare and present quarterly performance updates to clients.

• Contribute to facility-wide service planning and integration.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of food service management experience.

• Background in restaurants, hospitality, corporate dining, healthcare, education, or military settings.

• Prior table service and catering experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of food quality, trends, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid financial and budgeting acumen.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• ServSafe certification preferred.

• Associate degree preferred.

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1461509

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