Airport Restaurant Manager: Lead Team, Bonus Potential

Skyport HospitalityFirst Meridian Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range (59k-65k) with quarterly/

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) after 6 months

Employee discounts at Skyport/FirstMer

Cell phone stipend

Airport parking (free)

PTO & holidays

Growth & development

Job summary

First Meridian Services is seeking a Manager to oversee daily airport restaurant operations, supervise staff, and coordinate scheduling, training, and safety compliance. The role emphasizes guest experience, inventory oversight, and enforcing policy while maintaining exceptional service standards in a busy environment.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular inspections to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Manage and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Guest experience

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Health & safety

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Airport environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

ServSafe certification a plus

Experience in budgeting/financial reporting

Job description

First Meridian Services is seeking a Manager to oversee daily airport restaurant operations, supervise staff, and coordinate scheduling, training, and safety compliance. The role emphasizes guest experience, inventory oversight, and enforcing policy while maintaining exceptional service standards in a busy environment.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.