Kitchen Manager - Harry's and Izzy's

Job Description Compensation: Starting at $62,000 / year Full health benefits We are food travel experts and we are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place! As a kitchen manager at SSP America, the potential to grow and expand is all around you! If you are passionate about food and want to join a global brand in travel dining that values its employees and offers great career growth opportunities, apply today! Duties: Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste. Develop and maintain budgets for kitchen operations while adhering to cost control measures. Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to ensure optimal performance and teamwork. Oversee food handling practices to comply with health and safety regulations. Coordinate catering services as needed, ensuring customer satisfaction with menu offerings. Utilize POS systems for tracking sales and managing orders efficiently. Collaborate with the restaurant management team to enhance the overall dining experience. Experience: Proven experience in a kitchen management role or as an Assistant Manager in a restaurant setting. Strong knowledge of budgeting practices and inventory control methods. Familiarity with coffee preparation and service is a plus. Background in hospitality management or catering is preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead a diverse team effectively. Understanding of food handling procedures and safety regulations is essential. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for food, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidate regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.