Commissary Manager

SSP • Romulus, MI

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Commissary Manager supporting food operations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced foodservice professional who thrives in high-volume production environments and enjoys building strong, efficient teams within a unionized workplace.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management experience with direct P&L responsibility
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multi-unit or high-volume food production environments
• Culinary production background strongly preferred
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office
• Ability to partner effectively with executives, vendors, union representatives, and hourly teams
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Manage Central Kitchen / Commissary Operations - Oversee purchasing, high-volume food production, storage, and delivery logistics to support multiple airport restaurant locations while maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards.
• Own Food Quality & Standards - Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and compliance with company, brand partner, and food safety specifications.
• Cost & Inventory Control - Manage food and labor costs, inventory levels, and waste reduction to support operational and financial performance.
• Coordinate Deliveries - Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products and ingredients to airport restaurants.
• Lead & Develop the Team - Recruit, train, schedule, and coach commissary culinary and warehouse teams in alignment with collective agreements, fostering accountability, engagement, and consistency.
• Vendor & Partner Management - Work directly with vendors and service contractors to ensure specifications, service levels, and quality expectations are met.
• Operational Administration - Oversee inventory management, scheduling, payroll processes, and compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and labor standards.
• Problem Solving - Address day-to-day operational issues and escalate complex challenges as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• EAP
• Voluntary Benefits: Life AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• PTO
• 6 Premium Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bonus Eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree