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ASSISTANT MANAGER - 3RD SHIFT, FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS

Compass Group
Uncasville, CT, US, 06382-1355, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Nov 2025
💰 $75,000/yr($70,000/yr$75,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: $70,000- $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS! 

 

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Manager I, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting the daily operations of a high-volume, 24/7 employee dining facility. You’ll help drive operational excellence by ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding service, and full compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards. Working closely with leadership, you’ll manage shift teams, optimize performance, and maintain consistency across a fast-paced, around-the-clock environment.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, motivated professional who thrives in dynamic settings and is passionate about delivering an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate will be flexible and reliable, with the ability to work 3rd shift in a 24/7, 365-day operation.

 

PERK: This position offers a competitive compensation package, including a $2,500 signing bonus

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily food service operations in the employee dining room, ensuring service level excellence across all shifts.
  • Maintain 100% compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and training for shift teams to ensure efficient operations and high performance.
  • Deliver outstanding food quality with strict adherence to portion control, cost management, and presentation standards.
  • Assist in managing the operation within the approved budget, maximizing value and profitability.
  • Support purchasing and inventory management to ensure cost-effective and timely supply of food and materials.
  • Collaborate with leadership to maintain operational consistency across shifts and departments.
  • Foster positive relationships with associates, guests, clients, and internal departments.
  • Assist in developing and executing strategic sales and marketing initiatives to drive engagement and growth.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 2–4 years of food service management experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar operations.
  • Education: Associate’s degree preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food service operations and industry standards.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, costs, and inventory.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.
  • Certifications: ServSafe Certification preferred.

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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 consid

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