Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunity for bonus

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

SSP America at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) invites an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house and kitchen operations in a high-volume setting.

You will manage costs, develop the team, and ensure brand standards while delivering exceptional guest service in a dynamic airport restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in restaurant/food service management.
• Full‑service restaurant management experience required.
• Culinary background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Front of House and Kitchen activities.
• Focus on food quality and guest experience.
• Control costs and budgets.
• Lead and develop the team.
• Implement brand standards and service protocols.
• Oversee merchandising, office management and scheduling.
• Forecast and budget planning; problem solve as needed.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) | Rock Squeeze

Join Our Team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

• $55,400 - $59,400 / year
• Opportunity for bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Full-Service Restaurant w/ Bar Management Experience Required

Are you an experienced food service professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Restaurant Manager. If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities
• Focus on the Food
• Cost Control
• Lead and Develop Team
• Implement and maintain guest service standards and brand specifications
• Systems and Processes
• Merchandising and Displays
• Office Management
• Forecasting and Budgeting
• Problem Solving

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years in restaurant/food service in a management/supervisory capacity.
• Full-Service restaurant management experience required.
• Culinary background is desirable.
• Proficient level of computer literacy, including MS Office and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
• Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities.
• Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members.
• Proven track record of resolving uncomfortable situations with clients, customers, peers and direct reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or equivalent coursework preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, RRSP Matching, and Employee Assistance Program.

Additional Statements

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

Required

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance