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Job Description Position Title: [[title]] Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team! Job Summary: The Director of Dining Services is the strategic business leader of the community’s food and beverage/culinary operation ensuring resident and client satisfaction by providing a consistently high-quality product and best-in-class hospitality, while also meeting financial goals and driving a positive work environment. You will oversee the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the Compass Community Living’s service strategy as well as be the face of the company. Leading Food & Beverage Operation: • Develop and implement overall operating strategy that is aligned with the Compass Community Living and client business strategy, disseminates the vision within the community so all team members understand expectations., • Must have an entrepreneurial approach and take full ownership of driving desired outcomes as if the business owner and hold the on-site leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors., • Ability to quickly evaluate personnel, operations, and culinary situations and make appropriate recommendations to person(s) involved., • Maintain a professional and positive demeanor with a high level of resilience during stressful periods, have an ability to adapt and problem solve when required., • Perform daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Compass Group standards., • Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs., • Ensures that regular, ongoing communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage by leading pre-meal briefings and staff meetings., • Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of Compass Community Living’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions to drive business results., • Capability to recognize and understand P&L drivers for the purpose of analyzing and evaluating results, identifying opportunities, and put plans into action to deliver expected results., • Develops overall budget and operates the account in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent., • Coaches and supports team to optimally manage wages, food & beverage cost, and controllable expenses (e.g., restaurant supplies, uniforms, etc.), • Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how the account is performing against budget., • Understand the client’s business model to prioritize what is most important to their residents., • Be visible within the community to build and maintain excellent relationships with residents, staff, and other departments within the community to be seen as a member of the client’s management team., • Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement, share feedback with all team members to ensure resident and client expectations are met, and take appropriate corrective when needed to deliver desired outcomes., • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand resident needs, providing mentorship, feedback, and individual coaching when needed., • Stays aware of market trends and introduces new food and beverage products to meet or exceed resident expectations, generate increased revenue, and ensure client satisfaction., • Regularly lead team member meetings., • Create a positive work environment by serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors, make each person feel important and motivated to deliver a best-in-class hospitality experience for our residents., • Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc., • Solicits employee feedback, applies an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns., • Identifies the developmental needs of others, coach, and mentor team members by providing feedback and training to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential., • Ability to cross-train abilities for all skills, promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team., • Ability to find, train, and retain talent starting with behavioral based interviewing., • Hires food & beverage leadership team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity, and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation., • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably., • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred., • Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control., • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation, • Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable., • Strong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels., • Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills, • Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet. Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits. • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Life Insurance/ AD, • Disability Insurance, • Retirement Plan, • Flexible Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave, • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state), • Personal Leave, • Associate Shopping Program, • Health and Wellness Programs, • Discount Marketplace, • Identity Theft Protection, • Pet Insurance, • Commuter Benefits, • Employee Assistance Program 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1486646 Unidine LYN PELLEGRINI [[req_classification]]

Job Description Do you have the need for speed? Do you thrive in a fast paced, fun, energetic work environment that focuses on providing and excellent experience for our guests? Do you have hospitality, restaurant & family entertainment management experience and can bring both passion and leadership to the fast & exhilarating world of indoor kart racing? If so, K1 Speed is the place for you! Our newest K1 Speed center is coming to Totowa, NJ and we are looking for a dynamic General Manager to lead the charge! As the nation’s indoor electric karting leader and innovator for over the past decade, K1 Speed does not compromise on the quality and value of the product we offer. Through our state-of-the-art, electric go-karts and excellent staff, our passion is to show the world how fun karting can actually be! As the General Manager, you will manage all daily operations within our Mount Kisco family entertainment center which includes karting, bowling, a large arcade, a Ninja course, private event bookings and a full-service bar and restaurant. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The General Manager is responsible for ensuring that the center is run according to required K1 Speed standards with a heavy focus on the safety & well-being of our guests. The General Manager holds their Salaried and Hourly Staff accountable, coaching and developing them to be ready for the next level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Staffing duties including: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and terminating, • Ensure facility complies with all OSHA guidelines as required in their location (varies from state to state), • Cash handling duties including preparation of tills, change fund maintenance, and preparation of deposits, • Ensure State Health inspection guidelines are completed, and in compliance with state regulations, • Ensure all State and Federal Permits and Licenses for the facility are up to date and in compliance, • Ensure Alcohol ordinance for your state is followed, to include retention of staff permits in accordance with State and Federal regulations., • Complete monthly retention of all work-related documentation, • Provide Corporate with all company invoices, to include all vendors, • Ensuring that cashier personnel adhere to correct cash handling procedures and sell effectively, • Ensuring that track personnel run races safely, efficiently and professionally, • Complete Manager Objectives each day as required in the companies Intranet, • Ensuring that mechanic personnel maintain our karts in peak working condition, • Ensuring that all staff are strictly adhering to company policies and providing outstanding customer service, • Corresponding with and providing regular reports to corporate office personnel, • Expanding the marketing and promotional presence of K1 Speed, • Maintaining the effective operational feasibility of the center, • Maintaining the highest standard of facility appearance, • Oversees the day- to-day operations within the policies and guidelines set forth by K1 Speed., • Identify on a regular basis their opportunities and creates an action plan to increase the performance level to the required K1 standard, • Ensures that their location has the proper staffing level to maximize the employee and guest experience., • Over sees weekly inventories of each location per company standards., • Maintain a professional K1 image including the Paddock lounge cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards., • Ensures their location is keeping food cost, part costs and labor costs (hours) at or below K1 acceptable standards., • Ensures their location is consistently following the guidelines for private party events, • Provide timely information to sales team and Director or sales in-order to help book parties., • Understands and makes sure that each management team member follows all cash handling procedures including safe maintenance, deposits and all banking functions., • Responds to customer service needs to provide the highest standards of service within 24hours., • Executes weekly and monthly Marketing promotions to build the brand and generate revenue., • Works with their Team to review scheduling and effectiveness of all Marketing promotional hours and outings., • Maintains great relationships with all vendors and notifies the Regional Managers of any vendor issues., • Complete HR related (documentation, completing written warnings, promotions, demotions, pay changes, etc.) administrative duties accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies., • Ensures their Team is providing a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents., • Represents the K1 image at all company and community events (local businesses, organizations and media)., • Ensures their Team is properly training staff and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions based on the K1 standards., • Ensures their Team is correctly on-boarding each new hire according to K1 standards., • Ensures compliance on all wage and hour standards according to the city, state, federal and company guidelines., • Practice the K1 Speed open door policy at all times., • Provide reports to their Regional Manager regarding the operations of their location., • Oversee activities to increase sales goals for your locations, • Evaluate management performance in accordance to K1 standards., • Complete financial reporting and analysis for COG and other MCP’s set forth by the Regional Manger, • Job Knowledge – Able to learn new skills and maintain up-to-date job-related information. Applies technical and procedural know-how to get the job done; understands job duties and responsibilities., • Initiative – Takes initiative versus waiting for direction. Results and goal oriented. Desires to excel on the job. Demonstrates self-confidence and positive attitude., • Professionalism – Consistently treats individuals with dignity and respect, recognizing the importance of cultural differences. Has and maintains a positive sense of humor and uses humor and uses humor appropriately. Embraces, communicates, and demonstrates company values and ethics. Maintains reasonable expectations of self and others when balancing time and performance demands with personal and professional needs., • Planning and Organizing – Develops realistic plans, setting reasonable completing times. Effectively uses time and resources. Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and emergencies., • Team Work/Cooperation – Successfully works with others to achieve desired results. Helps prevent/resolve conflicts. Develops positive working relationship with all people. Promotes mutual respect. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude to bring teams of people together. Is flexible/open minded., • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Overcomes obstacles. Helps team solve problems., • Productivity – Takes on additional responsibilities as needed. Manages priorities. Develops and follows work procedures., • Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making. The ability to accept criticism and stay calm under pressure., • Communication – Communicating in a professional and empathetic way so employees understand what is expected of them. Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information and directions. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication. Paying attention to what people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, • Customer Orientation – Listens, identifies, and responds, quickly and effectively to internal and external customers’ needs and sets work activities accordingly. Goes beyond what is expected and follows up to ensure customer satisfaction., • Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail., • Decision Making – Take calculated risks, make timely/responsive decisions. Modifies decisions based on new information, and takes ownership of the outcomes of each decision made. High school diploma required Associates in Business or Hospitality preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have 3-4 plus years of Food and Beverage experience (unless internal candidate.) Must have 6-7 years previous management experience with a successful track record, preferably in restaurant, family entertainment or hospitality. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires that weight be potentially lifted, pushed, pulled, safely for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 100lbs with reasonable accommodation. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment for this job typically has a high level of noise. The work will be performed predominantly indoors, however, things such as marketing events can be exposed to the outdoor elements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for managing several salaried and hourly employees. Benefits: • Medical, dental and vision benefits., • Paid vacation and sick time, • 401k, • Monthly Bonus Program

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