Operations Manager

Position Title: Operations Manager

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

Summary: As an Operations Manager, you are responsible for assisting in directing and overseeing the support services operational needs of the department.  You will coordinate the tasks of the frontline associates and will serve as a liaison between administration and unit departments, providing the highest possible level of service.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage banquet team in planning, set-up and execution catering events
• Support Restaurant and Outlets as needed
• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, mentor and counsel associates
• Communicate job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, as well as contract labor to revenues
• Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions
• Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping
• Accountable for the profit and loss financials for the banquets, outlets and other areas of the operations
• Responsible for the overall financial success of the banquet and outlet operations through monthly forecast of performance to budget and plan
• Track revenue and labor on a daily basis 
• Ensure strict compliance with cash handling procedures and reconciliation of the daily receipts
• Analyze and initiate action to improve product, company image and profitability
• Assign workstations and specific job duties in opening/closing and side duties
• Responsible for set-up and cleanup of all banquet functions and other areas of the operations
• Must implement and execute table layout and diagram
• Anticipate and plan for adequate operational supplies to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Must ensure that opening and closing duties have been successful completed

Qualifications and Skills Set:

• Five (5) or more years of prior management or supervisory operational experience with proven track record
• Alcohol and ServSafe or Food Handlers Certification
• Exceptional multi-task and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Conflict resolution and strong supervisory skills
• Computer proficient skills

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Culinaire 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