Commissary Manager

SSP America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

PTO

Premium Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

SSP America at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) seeks a Commissary Manager to lead central kitchen operations onsite. This hands-on leadership role focuses on high-volume production, food safety, and efficient support for multiple airport restaurant locations within a unionized environment.

You will supervise purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and vendor relations, while coaching culinary and warehouse teams to uphold quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management with direct P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment strongly preferred.
• Culinary production background is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Ability to partner with executives, vendors, union representatives, and hourly teams.
• Analytical mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Central Kitchen / Commissary Operations - oversee purchasing, high-volume production, storage, and delivery logistics.
• Own Food Quality & Standards - ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and safety standards.
• Cost & Inventory Control - manage food and labor costs, inventory levels, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate Deliveries - ensure timely delivery to airport restaurants.
• Lead & Develop the Team - recruit, train, schedule, and coach commissary teams in alignment with agreements.
• Vendor & Partner Management - work with vendors and service contractors to meet specifications and service levels.

Skills

Restaurant management

P&L responsibility

Team leadership

Union environment experience

Food safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) | Commissary Manager

Onsite | Airport Operations | Leadership Role | Union Environment

$75,000 – $85,000 + bonus eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Join our team as a Commissary Manager supporting food operations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced foodservice professional who thrives in high‑volume production environments and enjoys building strong, efficient teams within a unionized workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Central Kitchen / Commissary Operations - Oversee purchasing, high-volume food production, storage, and delivery logistics to support multiple airport restaurant locations while maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards.
• Own Food Quality & Standards - Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and compliance with company, brand partner, and food safety specifications.
• Cost & Inventory Control - Manage food and labor costs, inventory levels, and waste reduction to support operational and financial performance.
• Coordinate Deliveries - Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products and ingredients to airport restaurants.
• Lead & Develop the Team - Recruit, train, schedule, and coach commissary culinary and warehouse teams in alignment with collective agreements, fostering accountability, engagement, and consistency.
• Vendor & Partner Management - Work directly with vendors and service contractors to ensure specifications, service levels, and quality expectations are met.
• Operational Administration - Oversee inventory management, scheduling, payroll processes, and compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and labor standards.
• Problem Solving - Address day-to-day operational issues and elevate complex challenges as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management experience with direct P&L responsibility
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multi‑unit or high‑volume food production environments
• Culinary production background strongly preferred
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office
• Ability to partner effectively with executives, vendors, union representatives, and hourly teams
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Fast‑paced, high‑impact airport environment
• Exposure to large‑scale, multi‑unit operations
• Career growth opportunities within a global food & beverage organization
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• EAP
• Voluntary Benefits: Life AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• PTO
• 6 Premium Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bonus Eligibility

Diversity Statement

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.