Back of House Manager

Position Title: Back of House Manager 

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

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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 

As a Back of House Manager, you'll play a key role in our culinary and operational success across multiple outlets, including a full-scale commissary kitchen, café (opening late next summer), and event operations at The Pearl at Atrium Health. This position blends hands-on leadership, culinary oversight, and logistical coordination to ensure smooth execution across corporate dining and large-scale events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all commissary production, pack-out, and delivery logistics, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and food safety.

• Manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory processes to maintain proper stock levels and cost controls.

• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, QA, and sanitation standards throughout all kitchen and storage areas.

• Provide daily leadership to the culinary, utility, and stewarding teams, including training, scheduling, coaching, and performance development.

• Partner with the Executive Chef and operations leadership to execute high-end catering and event services on and off site.

• Support the launch and operations of the onsite café, ensuring seamless transition from commissary support to café management.

• Drive company vehicle as needed for deliveries and event support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent hands-on management experience.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen, production, or BOH management in corporate dining, catering, or event operations.

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and accountability.

• Skilled in purchasing systems, inventory control, and cost management.

• ServSafe certification or Department of Health credential preferred.

• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

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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.

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Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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