Assistant Operations Manager - Corporate B&I

Salary:  $70,000 - $80,000 / 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 Bon Appétit Management Company—dedicated to Achieving Leadership in the Foodservice Industry—as a Director of Dining Services. We are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial leader with an Ownership Mentality who takes initiative, solves problems independently, and delivers results without constant direction. You will maintain full responsibility for the account's successful operation, ensuring client satisfaction and cost-effective management across retail, cafeteria, and catering sectors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Operations: Oversee the overall direction and evaluation of the account. Pivot without losing momentum to drive quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control initiatives.

• Team Leadership: Collaborate effectively to manage salaried managers and hourly associates. Interview, hire, train, and appraise performance while fostering a culture of development and accountability.

• Financial Management: Prepare and manage the annual budget. Utilize company systems to generate accurate daily/weekly reports on inventory, cash, payroll, and production records.

• Culinary Oversight: Direct food preparation and service to ensure strict adherence to company standards, HACCP/OSHA safety guidelines, and portion control.

 

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-7 years of direct foodservice operational management experience required (inventory/purchasing focus). BS degree preferred, or AA plus 4 years related experience.

• Competencies: Must be an Adaptable & Fast Learner with strong knowledge of food and catering trends. Requires Strong Communication & Team Fit to engage effectively with management, clients, and customers.

• Technical Skills: Excellent financial, budgetary, and computational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based reporting tools.

• Certifications: ServSafe Certification required.

• Clearance: Must obtain and maintain property access requirements. (Rigorous site background/fingerprint process).

• Language: Bilingual is preferred but not required.

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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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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