Job Description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Cafe Manager

Pay Grade: 11

Salary: $55,000 - $62,000

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 in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Join Compass Group USA as a Cafe Manager and coordinate our dynamic team in the bustling city of Chicago, IL! This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your ambition and skills in a premier environment, where you will lead all aspects of the daily operations of our cafe. With operating hours from Monday to Friday, 6am to 4:30pm, this role offers the perfect balance for someone looking to take their first step into management. You will coordinate ordering, inventory, and weekly reporting, while also working as a barista alongside your team of outstanding hourly associates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads cafe operations and ensures outstanding service to our guests

  • Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates

  • Ensures compliance with appropriate sanitation and cleaning standards

  • Operates within the budget

  • Performs other duties, as assigned

  • Develops and implements creative marketing strategies to promote special events

Qualifications:

  • At least 1-3 years of coffee shop/cafe experience

  • A desire to lead and grow your professional career in the hospitality industry

  • Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures, food service equipment, and sanitation regulations

  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet

  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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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 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: 1378942

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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