General Manager - Retail and Convenience
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Job Summary
The General Manager (Retail and Convenience) at Eagle Dining oversees and manages the daily operations of a dining unit, providing leadership across key functions. This role is responsible for ensuring an exceptional level of customer service and product quality, demonstrating leadership and good judgment, and administering sound personnel and financial management practices to ensure profitability. Additionally, the General Manager ensures efficient work systems, procedures, and policies while training, guiding, and supervising employees. They develop and implement strategies to enhance work quality and overall performance while fostering a positive and productive working environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee Daily Operations & Leadership - Manage the dining unit's day-to-day functions, ensuring high-quality service, food production, and adherence to university policies and regulations
Financial & Inventory Management - Oversee budgets, safeguard payments and inventory, and ensure financial profitability through strategic planning and cost control
Customer Service & Front-of-House Presence - Engage with guests and staff during peak hours, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency
Compliance & Safety Oversight - Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and regulatory standards, including OSHA and Health Department guidelines
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Associate's Degree
Other Required Qualifications
Ability to obtain Manager Serve Safe Certification within 30 days of employment
Required Experience
2 years of management experience, preferably in retail, restaurant or campus dining environments
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Manager Serve Safe Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Understanding of food production and/or menu management at a large dining, resort, hotel, and/or cruise industry scale.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience
Experience in a university or large-scale institutional dining environment, managing both front- and back-of-house operations.
Experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, and financial planning to ensure operational profitability.
Strong background in front-of-house operations, guest relations, and maintaining high customer service standards
Proposed Salary
$50,173 - $63,955
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
September 19, 2025
- Location:
- Statesboro