Assistant Restaurant Manager

Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina is a vibrant restaurant located within Spokane International Airport's Concourse C, known for its unique offering of coastal Mexican cuisine. This establishment is the product of a collaboration between acclaimed Spokane chef Chad White and SSP America, a global leader in travel dining services. The restaurant brings travelers an exciting menu featuring handcrafted tacos, hearty tortas, breakfast favorites, and inventive street-inspired specialties, all served in an energetic and fast-paced airport environment. Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina prides itself on delivering high-quality food with a distinctive coastal Mexican flair, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors in transit.

The role of Assistant Restaurant Manager at Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina is a full-time, hourly position with a competitive salary of $65,000 per year and includes bonus eligibility. This leadership position demands a hands-on approach where the incumbent will lead from the floor, ensuring the protection of food quality and building high-performing teams that operate confidently and efficiently. The Assistant Manager will oversee both front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) operations, maintaining exceptional food and sanitation standards, controlling labor, inventory, and all cost metrics. They will also be responsible for training and coaching staff to elevate performance and ensure smooth running of systems and processes.

In addition to operational oversight, the Assistant Manager will support forecasting, scheduling, and financial performance management, demonstrating an ability to effectively troubleshoot issues quickly while maintaining composure under high-pressure situations. This is a high-visibility role within a high-volume environment, perfect for candidates who thrive in fast-moving settings and enjoy leadership that drives momentum. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance hospitality, speed, and operational standards and proactively address challenges without waiting to be instructed.

Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina and SSP America offer career growth opportunities within a global hospitality leader, providing an engaging and dynamic airport work environment that is both exciting and ever-changing. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, employee assistance programs, and a range of voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance. Additionally, the role includes participation in SSP’s 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off starting at 80 hours per year, six premium paid holidays, paid sick leave, and eligibility for bonuses.

Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about leadership in the hospitality industry, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional food and guest experiences while fostering a positive team culture. Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina invites motivated professionals ready to lead with energy and passion to apply and help build something unique from the inside out. As an equal opportunity employer, SSP America values diversity and inclusion in its workforce and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.