Assistant General Manager

SSP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount up to 50%

Discounted parking

Friends & Family discount 20%

Flexible working

Management bonus scheme

Help at Hand (digital GPs, 24/7 helpl)

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Apprenticeships and development

Share incentive plan (SIP)

Job summary

SSP at Gatwick Airport, home to Starbucks, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations and uphold exceptional guest service across shifts. You will mentor staff, ensure brand standards and safety, and drive performance in a fast-paced travel environment.

This full-time role offers opportunities for development, competitive pay, and staff perks as part of our diverse, global food travel team across multiple brands.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate and dedicated and a strong support to the General Manager.
• Have the highest standards of brand quality and safety for our customers and team.
• Be an inspiration to the team to deliver outstanding customer service and loyalty.
• Mentor and train the team to grow and excel.
• Have proven experience and confidence in leading a team.
• Set an example of excellent service skills.
• Communicate effectively and clearly.
• Be adaptable and resilient in any situation.

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Gatwick Airport, Starbucks

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

This role is Full time (40 hours pw worked 5 days of 7) you will be required to work flexibly across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 5am - 7pm.

As Assistant General Manager, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salaryand enjoy:

• Colleague discount - up to 50%
• Discounted parking
• Friends & Family discount 20% (T&C apply does not apply to all brands)
• Flexible working
• Management bonus scheme
• Help at Hand - which includes access to digital GPs, 24/7 helpline for you & family
• Wellbeing support through Retail Trust and family-friendly leave
• Variety of networks to support you, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ and many more
• Life assurance
• Apprenticeships and ongoing development opportunities
• Share incentive plan (SIP)

We're looking for an inspirational Assistant General Manager to join our team. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day, as you support your manager and team to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

As Assistant General Manager you’ll:

• Be passionate and dedicated and a strong support to the General Manager.
• Have the highest standards of brand quality and safety for our customers and team.
• Be an inspiration to the team to deliver outstanding customer service and loyalty.
• Mentor and train the team to grow and excel.
• Have proven experience and confidence in leading a team.
• Set an example of excellent service skills.
• Communicate effectively and clearly.
• Be adaptable and resilient in any situation.

SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

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