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GENERAL MANAGER III

Compass Group USA
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
CulinArt Sector

Position Title: GENERAL MANAGER III

Pay Grade: 13

Reports To: RDM

Salary: $80,000/Yr-$90,000/Yr

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

Job Summary

Join our upscale café and catering operation located inside the beautiful Stryker Headquarters campus in Portage, MI. We’re looking for a dynamic General Manager who’s passionate about hospitality, team development, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

As the General Manager, reporting directly to the Resident District Manager, you’ll lead a talented team of 17, overseeing a high-volume operation (over $2M annually) that includes both café and catering services. You’ll drive excellence across multiple dining departments, ensuring top-tier service, creativity, and client satisfaction — all while keeping an eye on financial performance and innovation.

If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence, this is your chance to shine with one of the most respected foodservice teams in the industry!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Is well-versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
  • Takes ownership of the operation and ensure the operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client
  • Manages all financials, including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting
  • Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers
  • Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in assisting customers, clients, peers, and subordinates
  • Conducts management meetings
  • Able to think quickly and accurately, and be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations
  • Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping
  • Hires, trains, and conducts orientation with new management associates

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred
  • Minimum of five years of operational foodservice management experience preferred in a high-volume setting
  • Knowledgeable with food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing, and presentation
  • P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • Multi-unit management experience is preferred
  • Supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills
  • Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer, and associate levels
  • Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices
  • Proficient computer skills to include: various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is highly desirable

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates At CulinArt 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Culinart.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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.

Req ID: 1528425

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