Airport Restaurant GM | Lead Hospitality & Growth

SSP Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Annual super bonus

401(k) Plan with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SSP America at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a full-service restaurant and coffee shop operations. You will drive guest satisfaction, coach a high-performing team, and ensure hospitality, sanitation, safety, and policy compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of GM experience, P&L responsibility, and proficiency with POS systems and MS Office. Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred. A dynamic, fast-paced airport environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Manager level experience in a full-service w/bar environment with P&L responsibility.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and POS systems.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred (or equivalent coursework).
• Experience in full-service restaurants is required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing full-service restaurant and coffee shop operations at EWR Airport.
• Managing and developing a high-performing team through effective training and coaching.
• Ensuring outstanding hospitality, sanitation, safety, and adherence to all company policies.
• Driving operational excellence by managing food and labor costs, maintaining shared P&L accountability, and running efficient shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Excel

Inventory management software

Job description

SSP America at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a full-service restaurant and coffee shop operations. You will drive guest satisfaction, coach a high-performing team, and ensure hospitality, sanitation, safety, and policy compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of GM experience, P&L responsibility, and proficiency with POS systems and MS Office. Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred. A dynamic, fast-paced airport environment awaits.