Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SSP America operates several restaurants throughout Portland International Airport, including Deschutes Brewery, Good Coffee, and Hopworks Urban Brewery. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team in a high-volume, fast-paced airport setting. This role involves overseeing both Front and Back of House operations, ensuring food quality and safety, controlling costs, leading and developing the team, maintaining systems and standards, managing merchandising, handling office management tasks, assisting with forecasting and budgeting, and problem-solving.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years in restaurant/food service management
Full-service restaurant management (with bar experience)
Proficiency in MS Office and POS systems
Strong organizational abilities
Food Handlers’ Card and relevant safety certifications
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with executives and diverse teams
Proven track record in conflict resolution

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or relevant coursework preferred

Responsibilities

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.