Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP Group plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Year-end bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

SSP Group plc at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house and kitchen operations in a high-volume setting. You will supervise a team, ensure food safety, and drive guest service excellence while maintaining cost controls.

Among responsibilities are coordinating with teams, maintaining brand standards for Smashburger, and using POS and MS Office tools to manage daily tasks and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Educational background includes high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ year in restaurant/food service management or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front of house and kitchen activities, supervise performance, and provide feedback.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, and adherence to safety specifications.
• Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop a team, uphold guest service standards and brand specs.
• Maintain policies, sanitation standards, and merchandising and inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cost control

Food safety

POS systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

$60,000 - $63,000 / year
Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Progression Opportunities

Are you a seasoned foodservice professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership?

We have an exciting opportunity for aRestaurant Managerat one of the biggest airports in America, Indianapolis International Airport (IND). If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities:Manage, supervise and evaluate Team Member performance through follow-up to ensure proper completion of assigned tasks and goals and provides feedback including disciplinary action.
Focus on the Food:Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, Smashburger, and food safety specifications.
Cost Control:Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
Lead and Develop your Team:Recruit, train, and communicate with team of Food Travel Experts. Develop, plan and assign daily goals, tasks and Team Member assignments. Implement and maintain guest service standards and Smashburger brand specifications fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Systems and Processes:Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as state health/sanitation standards.
Merchandising and Displays:Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentations and signing standards and monitor inventory levels.
Office Management:Handle tasks such as management of funds and media, receiving, inventory, purchasing, team member scheduling and payroll.
Forecasting and Budgeting:Assist in monitoring sales performance through the analysis of sales reports and comparison shopping.
Problem Solving:Address routine issues and **escalate** complex problems to higher management as necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

Educational Background:High School Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or equivalent coursework preferred.
Experience: 1+ years in restaurant/food service in a management/supervisory capacity.
Technical Training:Full Service and/or Quick Service restaurant experience preferred. Culinary background is desirable.
Safety Certification:Relevant certifications include Food Handlers’ Card.
Technical Skills:Proficient level of computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities.
Interpersonal Skills:Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members. Proven track record of resolving uncomfortable situations with clients, customers, peers and direct reports.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.