Cafe Manager

3 days ago


New York, New York, United States Restaurant Associates Full time

Position Title: Cafe Manager - Corporate Dining

Salary: $69,000 - $70,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work,This is R/A

Job Summary

Join Restaurant Associates a Cafe Manager, where you will ensure daily operational excellence in the cafe, provide outstanding guest service and supporting retail and marketing initiatives to drive our dining program.

This position offers a Monday through Friday daytime schedule and many great benefits

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages a team of hourly associates working to provide an outstanding dining experience for our customers and guests
  • Works on the floor during our prime meal hours interacting with guests, problem solving and relationship building
  • Participates in and leads employee meetings, reviews and development
  • Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards
  • Supports marketing initiatives to drive program usage
  • Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the café
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of upscale food service experience, including some management experience
  • Supervising, scheduling, training, management & coaching skills
  • Operational knowledge of the cash handling procedures and operation of food service equipment
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to Restaurant Associates today

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

Req ID:

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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