Food & Beverage, Travel Concessions, Hospitality

Restaurant General Manager

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$82,000–$84,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

high-volume
multi-priority environments
diverse teams
service
accountability
POS systems
MS Office
operational tools

Role summary

SSP America is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a full-service restaurant with a bar at San Jose Mineta International Airport. This role involves managing all aspects of restaurant operations, including cost control, ordering, scheduling, hiring, training, team leadership, guest experience, safety, compliance, and financial planning. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Full-Service Restaurant General Manager, strong financial and operational skills, and the ability to thrive in high-volume, multi-priority environments. Bilingual Spanish is highly desired. The position offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities within a national organization.

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) | Tap & Pour

Join SSP America as our next Restaurant General Manager and guide a full-service restaurant w/bar concept in one of the most dynamic, fast-paced environments in the industry. Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired.

Competitive Compensation | Potential Quarterly Bonus + Year-End Super Bonus
Career Growth • National Company Footprint

Now Hiring for a Restaurant General Manager - Tap & Pour - $82,000 - $84,000 / year + bonus

Why This Role Matters

Airport restaurants run differently - higher volume, tighter coordination, and a whole new level of operational challenge.

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.
Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired
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 60 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.

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