A Fresh Approach To Great Results.
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it's our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Job Description:
As a General Manager you will be responsible for directing the overall operations at the conference center, while ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintenance the integrity of the management information system. You will maintain the total operation of the conference center on a daily basis and ensure that the needs of our owners, employees and customers are met and/or exceeded. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
- You will communicate with all levels of client management
- You will sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees
- You will promote an atmosphere of teamwork
- You will take initiative and demonstrate proper judgment as it relates to assigning tasks, delegating responsibility, resolving problems and addressing personnel issues
- You will evaluate problems and make recommendations to person(s) involved
- You will stay abreast of industry trends and share information with all staff
- Prepare financial statements within corporate time frames and according to Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts
- Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise client and the corporate team
- Ensure that all Accounts Receivables and Payables are managed in an efficient and timely manner
- Ensure compliance with Management Agreement
- Maintain effective system and control procedures
- Ensure integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions
- Accurately prepare all financial reports, budgets, forecasts and other information required and submit within the specified time limits, identifying variances and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate
- Review forecasts and budgets prepared by the management team to ensure that the client and Corporate Management are provided with guidelines of performance that are both reasonable and achievable.
- Lead the Quarterly Business Review process
- Manage recruitment and staffing process
- Manage the rooms in an effective manor in order to maximize available space.
- Monitor and manage performance management process
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
- Experience planning business meetings, training sessions, conferences, weddings and other social events is required
- Experience with EMS is a definite plus.
- Requires substantial leadership experience; preferably 5 years or more.
- Proven track record of successes in management of finance and human resources departments
- Ability to perform critical analysis.
- Ability to manage extensive amounts of information and provide constructive feedback/direction.
- Extensive knowledge of finance and human resources within the hospitality industry
- Excellent written skills sufficient to produce communication that properly reflects the company and client image
- Excellent spoken and presentation skills
- Considerable ability to listen effectively
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
- Ability to delegate, manage and organize complex projects and establish priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives.
- Ability to effectively deal with department heads, customers and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under time and resource constraints
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job ID: JML06161548906