Restaurant General Manager

SSP America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Year-end bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

PTO 80 hours/year

Job summary

SSP America at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead the Tap & Pour concept in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You will drive guest hospitality, manage costs, scheduling, and staff development while partnering with airport leadership to execute safety and quality standards.

This role offers competitive compensation plus quarterly bonuses and a year-end bonus, with opportunities for growth across our nationwide airport footprint.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a GM in a full-service restaurant with bar.
• Strong financial and operational skills.
• Experience leading diverse teams in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a full-service restaurant with bar.
• Oversee cost control, ordering, and scheduling.
• Hire, train & lead the team.
• Ensure guest experience and hospitality standards.
• Maintain safety, compliance & food quality.
• Collaborate with airport leadership.
• Forecast, budget & business planning.

Skills

Financial management

Operational leadership

Team leadership

High-volume experience

Coaching & accountability

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) | Tap & Pour

Join SSP America as our next Restaurant General Manager and guide a full‑service restaurant with bar concept in one of the most dynamic, fast‑paced environments in the industry.

Competitive Compensation | Potential Quarterly Bonus + Year-End Super Bonus – Career Growth – National Company Footprint

Now Hiring for a Restaurant General Manager - Tap & Pour - $82,000 - $84,000 / year + bonus

Why This Role Matters

Airport restaurants run differently – higher volume, tighter coordination, and a whole new level of operational challenge.

This is a role for someone who wants to level up fast, take ownership, and grow in a nationwide organization.

What You'll Lead

• Full‑service restaurant with bar
• Cost control, ordering, and scheduling
• Hiring, training & team leadership
• Guest experience & hospitality standards
• Safety, compliance & food quality
• Collaboration with airport leadership
• Forecasting, budgeting & business planning

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years as a Full‑Service Restaurant w/ bar General Manager level experience required.
• Strong financial and operational skills
• Ability to manage high‑volume, multi‑priority environments
• Experience leading diverse teams
• A mindset geared toward service, coaching, and accountability
• Comfortable using POS systems, MS Office, and operational tools
• A desire to grow – we promote strong leaders fast

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Quarterly bonus + year‑end super bonus
• Airport environment = never boring
• Career progression across 60+ airports in North America
• Work for one of the largest airport restaurant operators in the world
• 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 – Starting at 80 hours a year
• 6 Premium Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

About SSP America

We're travelers serving travelers. With restaurants in over 60 airports, we bring local favorites to passengers across North America. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, value accountability, and enjoy leading strong teams – this is your opportunity.

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 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.