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About Us
Operating in nearly 40 countries across the world, our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. Whether our customers are flying abroad on holiday, heading off on a business trip or commuting to work by train, we aim to offer them food and drink experiences that meet their many different tastes and needs.

What You’ll Get from Us
Our Commitment to learning and development is our commitment to unlocking our people’s success. We strive to provide a wide range of resources that boost our people’s skills today, and help them fulfil their potential tomorrow. No matter where you join us, you’ll have all the tools you need to take charge of your development. Surrounded by like-minded colleagues and guided by industry experts, it’s your career, your way at SSP.

Restaurant General Manager

SJC Airport | Pizza My Heart

Join SSP America as our next Restaurant General Manager for Pizza My Heart and guide a full-service restaurant w/bar concept in one of the most dynamic, fast-paced environments in the industry.

 

$80,000 / year | Potential Quarterly Bonus + Year-End Super Bonus
Career Growth • National Company Footprint

Why This Role Matters

Airport restaurants run differently - higher volume, tighter coordination, and a whole new level of operational challenge. As the General Manager, you run the show. You lead the full restaurant operation, collaborate with airport authorities, coach a diverse team, and make decisions that drive guest experience, financial results, and team culture.

 

This is a role for someone who wants to level up fast, take ownership, and grow in a nationwide organization.

What You’ll Lead

  • Full-service restaurant with bar
  • Cost control, ordering, and scheduling
  • Hiring, training & team leadership
  • Guest experience & hospitality standards
  • Safety, compliance & food quality
  • Collaboration with airport leadership
  • Forecasting, budgeting & business planning

What You Bring

  • Minimum 3 years as a Full-Service Restaurant w/ bar General Manager level experience required. 
  • Strong financial and operational skills
  • Ability to manage high-volume, multi-priority environments
  • Experience leading diverse teams
  • A mindset geared toward service, coaching, and accountability
  • Comfortable using POS systems, MS Office, and operational tools
  • A desire to grow - we promote strong leaders fast

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Quarterly bonus + year-end super bonus
  • Airport environment = never boring
  • Career progression across 60+ airports in North America
  • Work for one of the largest airport restaurant operators in the world
  • 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 – Starting at 80 hours a year
  • 6 Premium Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave 

About SSP America

 

We’re travelers serving travelers. With restaurants in over 80 airports, we bring local favorites to passengers across North America. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, value accountability, and enjoy leading strong teams — this is your opportunity.

 

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.


Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

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