Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

A leading airport restaurant operator is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee all front-of-house and kitchen activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of restaurant management experience and a passion for food safety and team leadership. This role offers competitive compensation of $65,000 plus bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental plans. Join us in a fast-paced environment and advance your career with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years restaurant management experience required.
• Minimum 1 year Full-Service restaurant management experience required.
• Culinary background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities.
• Lead and Develop the Team.
• Handle tasks such as management of funds and media.

Skills

Restaurant management

Food safety

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework

Tools

MS Office Suite

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Job description

Join our team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

• $65,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Full-Service Restaurant w/ Bar Environment

Are you an experienced food service professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership? We want you!

What You’ll Do:

• Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities
• Focus on the Food
• Cost Control
• Lead and Develop the Team
• Systems and Processes
• Merchandising and Displays
• Handle tasks such as management of funds and media, receiving, inventory, purchasing, team member scheduling and payroll.
• Forecasting and Budgeting

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years restaurant management experience required. Minimum 1 year Full-Service (with bar) restaurant management experience required. Culinary background is desirable.
• 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.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or equivalent coursework preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: $65,000 + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of 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.