Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP America is a leading operator of food and beverage concepts in travel locations across North America. With operations in over 80 airports, SSP America specializes in delivering a wide range of dining experiences that blend local culinary favorites with globally inspired cuisine. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, efficiency, and exceptional customer service in dynamic, fast-paced environments such as airports. Their mission focuses on serving travelers with excellence, recognizing the importance of high-quality food service during travel and the distinctive challenges presented by airport venues. SSP America is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that embraces diversity and equal opportunity. They support their employees with robust benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and room for career advancement within a global leader in travel dining.

The role of Assistant Restaurant Manager at the Westchester County Airport restaurant in White Plains, NY is a unique and exciting opportunity designed for individuals passionate about the hospitality industry. This is a full-service restaurant position requiring a solid background in both front-of-house (FOH) and kitchen management, with specific experience in managing bar operations. The role includes a competitive compensation package of $66,625 per year, with additional quarterly and year-end super bonuses that reward outstanding performance. The position assumes a 50-hour work week, making it a full-time commitment.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will lead the operational aspects of the restaurant, ensuring smooth coordination between FOH and kitchen teams while upholding food safety and quality standards. You will be integral in managing cost controls and budgets, fostering a positive and motivated team environment, and overseeing critical systems including scheduling, merchandising, and reporting. This role demands strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff—from executives to hourly team members.

Joining SSP America means becoming part of a global company invested in your professional growth. You will find opportunities for career progression, backed by comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Employees also benefit from paid time off (PTO), employee assistance programs (EAP), life insurance, and various voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness coverage. The airport restaurant environment offers an energetic and ever-changing setting, perfect for those who enjoy fast-paced work and engaging with diverse clientele.

By taking on the Assistant Restaurant Manager role, you will play a crucial part in supporting travelers, ensuring their dining experiences are safe, enjoyable, and memorable. This role is ideal for leaders who thrive on challenge, seek continuous improvement, and want to be part of a respected and stable company with significant industry presence.