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General Manager - Gils

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
long term disability insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Short term disability insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
voluntary hospitality indemnity
Call phone allotment
Daily lunches
Car allowance
gas allowance

Job Description

Proof of the Pudding has proudly served Atlanta and its surrounding areas for over 40 years, earning a stellar reputation as an innovative catering company specializing in creative menus, expert event services, and exceptional design experiences. As a highly trusted catering partner to more than 50 premier venues, Proof of the Pudding operates a dynamic Off-Premise team dedicated to delivering memorable culinary and event experiences tailored to weddings, holiday parties, corporate retreats, and diverse social gatherings. Known for their quality, creativity, and impeccable event execution, the company continues to evolve with industry trends, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, organization leadership, management, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in hospitality operations, food & beverage management, event coordination, operations management, or equivalent
  • Experience in catering is preferred
  • Strong understanding and experience working with relevant softwares
  • Microsoft 360 proficiency is required
  • Must live near or be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX
  • Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills

Job Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in hospitality operations, food & beverage management, event coordination, operations management, or equivalent
  • Experience in catering is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, organization leadership, management, or related field
  • Strong understanding and experience working with relevant softwares
  • Microsoft 360 proficiency is required
  • Paycom, Caterease/BEO software, and Ottimate invoicing knowledge is strongly preferred
  • Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills
  • Must live near or be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX
  • Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and other key financial documents
  • Strong technical knowledge, a drive for innovation, and experience with AI tools is preferred

Job Duties

  • Design and implement business operations to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability of the Gil's catering department
  • Drive methods to improve quality, efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, increase profits, and improve control measures
  • Set comprehensive goals for department performance and growth
  • Oversee daily operations of the department and the work of 15 managers and around 150+ hourly employees
  • Lead employees to achieve optimal performance by assessing their results based on clear expectations, data, and metrics, while also promoting engagement to enhance morale and foster a strong sense of collaboration within the team
  • Organize frequent meetings and open lines of communication with sales, operations, culinary, and warehouse teams
  • Monitor the team and event schedule including reporting status, progress updates, and identifying areas that require corrective actions
  • Manage and participate in interviewing new employees, developing strategies for developing talent at all levels, and coaching organizational leaders
  • Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Practice an open-door policy for employee grievances or dissatisfaction, documenting, addressing and escalating, as needed, appropriately and timely
  • Generate weekly forecasting, ensure adherence to monthly reporting deadlines, oversee and approve all invoices department-wide, while ensuring accurate and comprehensive reporting on the department's operations and finances
  • Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, agencies, venue partners and all other professional business relationships
  • Manage all facilities operations for the corporate building and warehouse, including after-hours oversight to ensure maintenance, safety, and smooth functionality
  • Perform other related duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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