Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP France Belgique Luxembourg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager at JFK Airport. This role requires a passionate food service professional skilled in leadership, food quality management, and customer service. The position offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunity for quarterly bonus

Year-end super bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant/food service management.
• Full-service restaurant and bar management experience required.
• Relevant food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all front of house and kitchen activities.
• Ensure food quality and maintain standards.
• Optimize food and labor costs for profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Cost Control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

MS Office

Job description

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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
  
  

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Pizza Vino in the JFK International Airport in Terminal 4. 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, brand, and food safety specifications.
• Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Lead and Develop 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 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: 2+ years in restaurant/food service in a management/supervisory capacity.
• Technical Training: Full-service restaurant with bar management experience required. Culinary background is highly 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.
  
  

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 / year + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, and Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high-volume airport setting, apply now!

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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