Airport Restaurant Team Lead | High-Volume Ops & Growth

SSP Group; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Year-end bonus

401K with company match

Job summary

SSP America at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume operation in a fast-paced airport setting. You will drive excellence in guest service, safety, and operational standards while coordinating with a diverse team.

The role requires at least 2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and POS systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience.
• Full-service restaurant management preferred; proficient in MS Office and POS systems.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Front and Back of House Operations.
• Ensure Food Quality and Safety.
• Control Costs.
• Lead and Develop the Team.
• Maintain Systems and Standards.
• Office Management.
• Forecasting and Budgeting.
• Problem Solving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

MS Office

POS systems

High-volume operations

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree / coursework preferred

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

SSP America at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume operation in a fast-paced airport setting. You will drive excellence in guest service, safety, and operational standards while coordinating with a diverse team.

The role requires at least 2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and POS systems.