Culinary/Back of House Manager in Training, Unidine

Unidine
Grand Rapids, MI, US
$55K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Unidine

Salary : $55000 / year

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!

CULINARY MANAGER IN TRAINING

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ACROSS THE U.S.!

ROLE DESCRIPTION

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results.

If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service.

Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more in all 50 states.

WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone.

We encourage developing and attracting diverse expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed.

You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day.

You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

YOU MAY HAVE :

  • Bachelor's or Associate Degree in a culinary field received by August 2025 or prior (required)
  • One year of hospitality / culinary work or internship experience (preferred)
  • Willingness to relocate for the right role or advancement opportunity
  • Basic knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Demonstrated financial acumen including profit and loss management, inventory, and cash handling skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with peers, employees, clients, and customers
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
  • Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations
  • Competency in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Driver’s License (preferred)
  • Serve safe certification (preferred)

ABOUT THE MANAGER IN TRAINING ROLE :

As a Culinary / Back of House Manager in Training (MIT), you will gain preparation for a potential future role within our culinary team leadership.

Through this process, you will learn the best practices of your Compass Group sector, and facilitate these practices within areas which may include, but are not limited to : menu planning, scheduling, purchasing and supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, profit and loss, and more.

As an MIT, you will be assigned to a training location to complete the on-site, hands-on learning portion of your onboarding and training experience while you participate, in tandem, in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP).

Upon successful completion of AMP, relocation within your assigned region may be required to be considered for placement opportunities.

Placement or promotional opportunity into a full-time management position upon completion of AMP is based upon your performance and business need and is not guaranteed.

As an AMP grad with a focus in culinary / back-of-house operations, you may take on a managerial assignment in operational areas such as :

  • Sous Chef
  • Chef Management

ABOUT THE ACCELERATED MANAGER PROGRAM :

AMP is a unique combination of assessment, organizational training, and one-on-one coaching that surfaces and develops our future leaders.

AMP provides new and aspiring managers with an impactful, fast-track learning opportunity focusing on management development.

AMP uses a personalized approach that aims to customize learning for your unique strengths, skills, and interests. This program can be completed in 12 weeks or more, depending on your learning needs, your pace, and the goals of your particular business.

By participating in AMP, you will receive :

  • Competency-based assessment to identify your leadership strengths and opportunities for development
  • Custom-built, personalized learning path with experiential learning, micro-courses, and simulations
  • One-on-one peer support and mentorship
  • 360°ree; evaluation of progress and development

Apply to Unidine today!

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
  • 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)

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 : 1355694

Unidine

CASSANDRA ANN LINN

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