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Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,This is R/A !\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Micro Kitchen (MK) Manager to join our outstanding Canteen team. The MK Manager holds full accountability for the success and hospitality experience of an assigned Micro Kitchen neighborhood, serving as the strategic lead in maintaining our partner’s unique culture and high standards.\nIn this role, you will ensure total adherence to the client’s guidelines, local Health Department regulations, and Canteen’s unwavering expectations for product freshness, quality, and visual presentation. As the MK Manager, you will oversee all daily administrative and operational functions, including inventory strategy, labor management, and safety compliance. You will motivate and direct a dedicated team to fulfill the operational objectives of the Food program, maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering a high-level collaborative relationship with the client.\nCanteen is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day! As the Assistant Catering Operations Manager, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of you, our guests and our valued team members.\nThe client food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nDirect Workplace & Food Safety: Rigorously manage all safety protocols, including meticulous allergen management and adherence to Health Department regulations across the neighborhood.\nVisual Merchandising: Oversee the daily signage and communication for all MK offerings; ensure all displays are accurate, clearly visible, and aesthetically aligned with program standards to drive user engagement.\nPersonnel Leadership: Supervise the daily conduct and performance of the staff; provide coaching, professional development.\nManage Guest Relations: Proactively monitor and respond to all customer feedback, ensuring guest needs are met with urgency and hospitality.\nOperational Systems & Health: Design and refine daily and weekly cleaning checklists for MK Attendants, overseeing their completion to maintain an impeccable, audit-ready environment.\nLead Training Initiatives: Facilitate weekly F.A.C.T. 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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.\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.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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