Assistant Production Manager

Job Description

• Starting at $65,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Full Benefits Package

We are food travel experts and we are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place! As an assistant 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!

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for the hands‐on leadership and successful operation of the production kitchen in our Commissary. This includes responsibility for the various tasks involved in the overall operation of the Central Production Kitchen/Commissary including, but not limited to daily prep/production list, expenses, shortages, all aspects of inventory control, purchasing and receiving of products. This position will report to the Production Kitchen Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Assume responsibility for all branch food production and storage and establish par inventory levels for all products.
• Assign requisitions and oversee daily delivery of food items and various goods/products to the airport units, while ensuring on‐time delivery and accuracy.
• This will include the proper inspection of all products delivered, taking temperatures and inspecting dates on all perishable products, and matching delivered products to invoice specs, pack size, and number of units received.
• Inspect food and food preparation to ensure they meet Company quality, recipe, and portion control standards; comply with local/state/federal Food Safety Standards and Specifications; investigate and resolve service and food quality complaints; and monitor and maintain all quality control records, including required checklists.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures, as well as maintain state health/sanitation standards (HACCP, OHSA, etc.) to ensure a safe working environment for all team members while enforcing safety guidelines and kitchen safety awareness.

Skills and Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience managing a production kitchen or a restaurant kitchen 

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 candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.