
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
healthcare
Competitive 401k match
bonus eligibility
career opportunities
inclusive workplace
Job Description
OTG is a pioneering hospitality company that has transformed the way travelers experience airport dining and retail. With over 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 11 airports, OTG serves millions of travelers annually through a dedicated team of more than 5,000 crewmembers. The company is recognized for pushing the boundaries of excellence in hospitality and creating unique environments that blend technology, design, and culinary innovation to enhance every guest's experience. OTG offers its crewmembers some of the best compensation packages and benefits in the industry, including paid time off, healthcare, and a competitive 401k match, making it an employer of choice within the hospitality field.
OTG is currently seeking a General Manager for its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) location at 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ. This opportunity is ideal for experienced hospitality leaders who are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences while managing multiple restaurant and retail concepts in a fast-paced airport environment. The General Manager will be the key leadership figure responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of OTG units at EWR, ensuring operational efficiency, financial success, and the highest standards of food quality and customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 per year, with additional bonus eligibility.
The role requires strong leadership skills to manage front-of-house and back-of-house teams, including staffing, training, development, and performance management of crewmembers. The General Manager will be accountable for budgeting, ordering, labor management, scheduling, inventory control, merchandising, policy enforcement, and maintaining a safe work environment. They will also drive a culture of pride, cooperation, and success within the units, mentoring managers and staff to deliver excellence consistently. Additionally, this role encompasses oversight of CIBO Markets within assigned quadrants of the airport, adding a retail management dimension to the position.
The General Manager will work collaboratively with the broader OTG leadership team to meet sales and cost projections, uphold company values, and sustain a positive and hazard-free workplace. This position demands flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and potentially adverse weather conditions, reflecting the dynamic nature of airport hospitality. OTG is committed to equal employment opportunities, valuing diversity and inclusion throughout its workforce. Joining OTG means being part of a forward-thinking company that immerses employees in exciting hospitality environments while supporting career growth and personal development.
OTG is currently seeking a General Manager for its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) location at 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ. This opportunity is ideal for experienced hospitality leaders who are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences while managing multiple restaurant and retail concepts in a fast-paced airport environment. The General Manager will be the key leadership figure responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of OTG units at EWR, ensuring operational efficiency, financial success, and the highest standards of food quality and customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 per year, with additional bonus eligibility.
The role requires strong leadership skills to manage front-of-house and back-of-house teams, including staffing, training, development, and performance management of crewmembers. The General Manager will be accountable for budgeting, ordering, labor management, scheduling, inventory control, merchandising, policy enforcement, and maintaining a safe work environment. They will also drive a culture of pride, cooperation, and success within the units, mentoring managers and staff to deliver excellence consistently. Additionally, this role encompasses oversight of CIBO Markets within assigned quadrants of the airport, adding a retail management dimension to the position.
The General Manager will work collaboratively with the broader OTG leadership team to meet sales and cost projections, uphold company values, and sustain a positive and hazard-free workplace. This position demands flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and potentially adverse weather conditions, reflecting the dynamic nature of airport hospitality. OTG is committed to equal employment opportunities, valuing diversity and inclusion throughout its workforce. Joining OTG means being part of a forward-thinking company that immerses employees in exciting hospitality environments while supporting career growth and personal development.
Job Requirements
- Degree in hospitality or culinary field preferred
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of senior managerial experience in multi-unit concepts
- 1 to 3 years of retail experience a plus
- Proficient knowledge of P&L budgeting and forecasting
- Strong culinary background and fine dining experience a plus
- Commitment to service of customers, crew, co-workers, and management
- Demonstrated dependability, personal drive, and leadership
- High level of integrity, work ethic, passion, and commitment to OTG values
- Ability to train, delegate, coach, and aid in crewmember development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather conditions
Job Qualifications
- Degree in hospitality or culinary field preferred
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years senior managerial experience in multi-unit concepts
- 1 to 3 years retail experience a plus
- Proficient knowledge of P&L budgeting and forecasting
- Strong culinary background and fine dining experience a plus
- Commitment to customer and crew service
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead by example
- High level of integrity, work ethic, and passion
- Ability to train, delegate, coach, and develop crewmembers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility to work varied hours, nights, weekends, holidays
Job Duties
- Promotes an attitude of pride, cooperation, and success in the unit
- Accountable for the ordering process and overall unit budgets
- Accountable for all cost and sales projections on a weekly basis
- Ensures cost-effective and efficient staffing and adherence to labor budgets
- Accountable for unit scheduling managers as well as crewmembers
- Provides leadership to the managers and crewmembers in the unit
- Establishes and maintains high standards for food quality and customer service
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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