{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7b543350f249909d8b4dcfed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b543350f249909d8b4dcfed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b543350f249909d8b4dcfed","title":"Microkitchen Manager","description":"Our Passion is Food!\r\nAt 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!\r\nJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized, service-drivenMicro Kitchens Managerto oversee the daily execution of a large-scale workplace hospitality program across multiple locations. This role is responsible for ensuring breakrooms are consistently stocked, operationally efficient, and maintained to the highest standards of presentation and service.\r\nThe ideal candidate is a strong people leader with experience managing inventory, vendor relationships, purchasing, and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced hospitality, foodservice, retail, or workplace services environment. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication, sound financial management, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining a hands-on approach to operational excellence.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of daily micro-kitchen and breakroom operations across11 breakrooms located within two sites , ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience.\r\nOversee and develop a team of approximately15 associates , including supervisors, attendants, and porters, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.\r\nManage scheduling, staffing coverage, and labor deployment to ensure all locations are fully operational and stocked before daily service begins.\r\nMaintain responsibility for ordering, purchasing, inventory management, product rotation, invoice reconciliation, variance reporting, and overall budget performance.\r\nManage P&L responsibilities, monitor operational expenses, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining service standards.\r\nBuild and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring product quality, delivery accuracy, pricing compliance, and consistent service levels.\r\nConduct routine audits of inventory, merchandising, cleanliness, organization, and product availability across all breakroom locations.\r\nPartner closely with supervisors to ensure all spaces remain fully stocked, organized, and guest-ready throughout the day.\r\nMonitor inventory trends and consumption patterns to support forecasting, minimize waste, and maximize product availability.\r\nIdentify operational gaps, resolve issues proactively, and communicate priorities, service needs, and updates effectively through Slack and other communication channels.\r\nServe as a hands‑on operational leader, providing direct support to breakroom teams during staffing shortages, peak periods, or business‑critical situations.\r\nAct as a trusted resource for employee concerns and basic HR‑related matters, partnering with Human Resources and leadership teams to ensure timely resolution and appropriate follow‑up.\r\nSupport snack and beverage fulfillment for meetings and events, including coordination of product transfers and inventory allocation.\r\nMaintain detailed operational records, inventory reports, financial documentation, and performance metrics.\r\nEnsure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation requirements, workplace safety regulations, and company policies.\r\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, team performance, and the overall workplace hospitality experience.\r\nQualificationsMinimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in workplace services, hospitality, foodservice, retail operations, inventory management, logistics, or a related environment.\r\nProven experience leading teams and developing supervisors in a fast-paced operational setting.\r\nStrong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, variance reporting, and P&L management.\r\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple locations, competing priorities, and large inventories while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.\r\nExperience working with vendors, procurement systems, inventory management tools, and ordering platforms.\r\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, provide coaching, manage performance, and address employee concerns professionally and effectively.\r\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.\r\nExceptional communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.\r\nComfortable utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, inventory systems, communication platforms, and reporting tools.\r\nAbility to thrive in a dynamic, high‑expectation environment where service, responsiveness, and execution are critical to success.\r\nStrong understanding of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and operational compliance standards.\r\nBon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.\r\nAssociates atBon Appetitare offered many fantastic benefits.\r\nMedical\r\nVision\r\nLife Insurance/ AD\r\nDisability Insurance\r\nRetirement Plan\r\nPaid Time Off\r\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\r\nAssociate Shopping Program\r\nHealth and Wellness Programs\r\nDiscount Marketplace\r\nIdentity Theft Protection\r\nPet Insurance\r\nEmployee Assistance Program\r\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\r\nPersonal Leave\r\nCompass 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.\r\nQualified 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.\r\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\r\nBon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Compass Group","rawCompany":"compass group","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T02:03:01.721Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Microkitchen Manager","description":"Our Passion is Food!\r\nAt Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! 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