Assistant Restaurant Manager - Phoenix, AZ

SSP America is a leading operator of food and beverage locations in travel environments, specializing in bringing authentic and locally-inspired restaurant experiences to airports. With a portfolio of over 20 units at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport alone, SSP America operates a diverse collection of full-service restaurants, quick service outlets, coffee shops, and grab-and-go dining spots. Their brands include well-known names such as Four Peaks, PHX Beer Co., Tarbell's Tavern, Pei Wei, Dunkin Donuts, Humble Pie, and many others. As a global travel dining company, SSP America's mission is to connect travelers with great food and memorable dining experiences while delivering exceptional service and quality.\n\nThe company highly values its employees and provides numerous opportunities for career growth and professional development. SSP America offers a work environment focused on teamwork, training, and growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about food and hospitality to advance their careers. They emphasize creating a welcoming atmosphere both for their team members and guests, backed by a commitment to uphold high standards across food quality, hygiene, service, and operational efficiency. The company supports a culture of inclusivity and respects diversity by making employment decisions free from discrimination of any kind. It also provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.\n\nThe role of Assistant Restaurant Manager at Pei Wei within Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 per year. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about food, hospitality, and team leadership, and who want to thrive within a global brand in the airport food service industry. The Assistant Restaurant Manager will be instrumental in supporting operational excellence and delivering on SSP America's promise of authentic food experiences that reflect the local culture and flavor of the airports they serve.\n\nIn this role, the Assistant Restaurant Manager will train, develop, and lead a team of Food Travel Experts across both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining guest service standards, ensuring brand compliance, managing merchandising, display presentations, and inventory levels. Additionally, this role involves planning and delegating daily goals and tasks, supervising team member performance, and providing coaching and disciplinary feedback as needed. The Assistant Manager will ensure all policies, procedures, and health and sanitation standards are rigorously followed, creating a safe and pleasant environment for guests and staff alike.\n\nSSP America encourages candidates with prior restaurant management experience, particularly those who have worked in full-service restaurants with bar operations and professional kitchen environments, to apply. The company values strong leadership skills, a customer-oriented mindset, and the ability to motivate and communicate effectively with a diverse team. Joining SSP America means embracing growth opportunities within a vibrant, fast-paced setting and contributing to memorable dining experiences for travelers around the world. Applicants will benefit from generous paid time off, quarterly and year-end bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and employee discounts, highlighting the company’s dedication to its workforce’s well-being and satisfaction.

• Minimum 2 years restaurant manager experience in a full-service w bar restaurant environment
• Minimum 1 year kitchen manager experience in a professional restaurant or production kitchen preferred