Airport Restaurant Manager Assistant: Lead & Elevate Guests

SSP; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSP America at Anna Maria Oyster Bar in SRQ seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to work with the General Manager and lead a team of Food Travel Experts. You will oversee daily operations, ensure service and food quality, and foster a guest-focused environment.

You'll manage opening to closing procedures, hire and mentor staff, uphold health and safety standards, control costs, and maintain inventory while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a high-volume airport setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in quick-service dining.
• 1+ year of kitchen or back-of-house supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and control costs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ServSafe, health, and safety regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations: opening, service, and closing procedures
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor team members to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation regulations
• Maintain inventory, place orders, and manage product quality and presentation
• Oversee cash handling and reconciliation, ensuring adherence to company policies
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and conduct disciplinary actions when needed
• Communicate effectively with management and team members, addressing guest feedback promptly

Skills

Restaurant management

Kitchen supervision

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

SSP America at Anna Maria Oyster Bar in SRQ seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to work with the General Manager and lead a team of Food Travel Experts. You will oversee daily operations, ensure service and food quality, and foster a guest-focused environment.

You'll manage opening to closing procedures, hire and mentor staff, uphold health and safety standards, control costs, and maintain inventory while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a high-volume airport setting.