Restaurant General Manager at Rooster's

SSP America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans

401K with company match

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Career progression opportunities

Bonus potential (quarterly & year-end)

Job summary

SSP America is hiring a Restaurant General Manager for the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This high-volume role leads front-of-house and kitchen operations, focusing on food quality, cost controls, and team development.

A strong hospitality background and leadership skills are essential. You will manage daily operations in a fast-paced airport setting, engage with executives and hourly staff, and drive guest satisfaction while steering merchandising, budget planning, and systems

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of full-service restaurant management experience.
• Familiarity with Utah liquor regulations.
• Culinary background is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office and POS systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities.
• Focus on the Food and quality control.
• Cost Control and budget adherence.
• Lead and Develop the Team including scheduling and training.
• Implement systems and processes for efficiency.
• Merchandising and displays to drive sales.
• Office management and administrative duties.
• Forecasting and budgeting to meet targets.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

POS systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team!

• $65,000 - $75,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Full-Service Restaurant with Bar

Join Our Team!

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

• $65,000 - $75,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Full-Service Restaurant with Bar

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Restaurant General Manager within the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). If you thrive in a fast-paced restaurant 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
• Focus on the Food
• Cost Control
• Lead and Develop the Team
• Systems and Processes
• Merchandising and Displays
• Office Management
• Forecasting and Budgeting

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate's degree or equivalent coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-service restaurant management experience required. Culinary background is desirable.
• Must be familiar with Utah Liquor regulations.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• $65,000 - $75,000 / year + bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

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.