Airport Restaurant Manager: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

SSP Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSP America at Tampa International Airport seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to work with the General Manager, leading a team of Food Travel Experts and driving smooth daily operations, service quality, and food standards in a dynamic airport setting.

You will hire, train, schedule, and mentor staff, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage inventory, and oversee cash handling while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a global travel dining leader.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in full-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.

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

Team leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Safety regulations

Communication

Time management

Tools

ServSafe

HACCP

Job description

SSP America at Tampa International Airport seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to work with the General Manager, leading a team of Food Travel Experts and driving smooth daily operations, service quality, and food standards in a dynamic airport setting.

You will hire, train, schedule, and mentor staff, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage inventory, and oversee cash handling while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a global travel dining leader.