Restaurant General Manager

SSP • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-energy airport environment where no two days are the same? We are looking for a passionate and driven Restaurant General Manager to lead our Panda Express location at San Diego International Airport (SAN). This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives on developing teams, driving results, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic travel environment. As the Restaurant General Manager, you will oversee the daily operation of the restaurant, lead and develop your management team, and ensure excellence across guest service, operations, financial performance, food quality, and team culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in a quick service or fast casual environment
• Experience leading high-volume restaurant operations
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience managing labor, food cost, inventory, and operational performance
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and solution-focused under pressure
• Strong operational discipline with a focus on cleanliness, consistency, and execution
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a high-traffic environment
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Panda Express or Asian-inspired restaurant concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume airport environment
• Create an engaging, guest-focused culture that delivers outstanding hospitality
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a strong management and hourly team
• Drive operational excellence, food quality, sanitation, and safety standards
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, waste control, and overall financial performance
• Lead shifts alongside your team and provide hands-on operational support
• Drive speed of service and execution during peak meal periods while maintaining food quality and presentation standards
• Ensure consistent execution of brand recipes, wok-cooking standards, and portion control
• Lead daily shift huddles and foster a high-energy, accountability-driven team culture
• Handle guest concerns professionally and turn feedback into action
• Support new product launches, promotions, and operational initiatives
• Develop future leaders through coaching, accountability, and mentorship
• Coach Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders to support internal growth and succession planning
• Maintain strong operational readiness for fluctuating airport passenger traffic
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and airport operational requirements

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits including Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed