Assistant Coffee Shop Manager

Join Our Team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

• Up to $65,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities
• 401K with amazing company match
• Coffee Shop Management Experience Required

Are you an experienced foodservice 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 in a coffee shop environment. 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:

• Oversee Front and Back of House Operations: Supervise, manage, and evaluate Team Member performance, providing feedback and ensuring task completion.
• Ensure Food Quality and Safety: Maintain recipe adherence, portion control, and compliance with brand and food safety standards.
• Control Costs: Manage food and labor expenses to maximize profitability.
• Lead and Develop the Team: Recruit, train, and guide a team of dedicated Food Travel Experts. Set goals and foster a positive, efficient work environment.
• Maintain Systems and Standards: Ensure compliance with company policies, state health, and sanitation regulations.
• Merchandising: Manage inventory, display standards, and signage.
• Office Management: Oversee funds management, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and payroll.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in sales performance monitoring and budget analysis.
• Problem Solving: Address and escalate routine issues as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 2+ years in restaurant/food service in a management/supervisory capacity.
• Technical Training: Coffee shop management experience required. Culinary background is desirable.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and POS systems, and strong organizational abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work with executives and diverse teams, and a proven track record in conflict resolution.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or relevant coursework preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced airport setting.
• Career Growth: SSP America is one of the world's largest restaurant operators, offering ample opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, and Employee Assistance Program.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and make your mark, we want to hear from you!

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.

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