Senior Retail Manager Butler University'

Compass Corporate

Bon Appetit

Title: Senior Retail Manager-Butler University

Salary : $70-75K

Location: 704 W. HAMPTON DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46208, United States

Our Passion is Food!

At 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

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Job Summary

As a Senior Retail Manager at Butler University, you will lead the daily operations of a dynamic campus retail dining program, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. This role is ideal for an energetic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams, driving customer satisfaction, and managing all aspects of a retail food service operation.

The Senior Retail Manager is responsible for leading daily retail operations, driving sales performance, developing team leadership capabilities, manage inventory and purchasing processes, maintain financial accountability, and ensuring execution of company standards. This role partners closely with the General Manager to achieve business objectives through operational excellence, customer satisfaction, workforce development, and financial accountability. The Retail Senior Manager serves as the primary leader for department managers and frontline teams, ensuring a safe, productive, and customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will be highly organized, technology-savvy, and comfortable managing budgets, forecasting, and operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee daily retail dining operations to ensure efficient service and a positive customer experience.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and product ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize waste.
• Monitor and control food, labor, and operating costs while meeting financial objectives.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Maintain cash controls, payroll records, and other operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Utilize technology and computer systems to manage reporting, ordering, inventory, scheduling, and communication.
• Support the planning and execution of campus events and special functions.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to implement new programs, promotions, and retail initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, students, faculty, and staff.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in hospitality, Food Service Management, Business, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.

• Three or more years of progressive food service management or retail dining leadership experience.

• Experience managing inventory, purchasing, ordering systems, and budgets.

• Strong financial acumen, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet applications, and food service management systems.

• Knowledge of retail food service operations, merchandising, food safety, sanitation, and customer service best practices.

• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and coaching skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• ServSafe Certification preferred

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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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Corporate

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