Director of Restaurant Operations

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) $120,000 - $130,000 / year Opportunity for Quarterly Bonus and Year-end Super Bonus We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Restaurant Operations at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: Drive the management of the team and direct reports Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, restaurant partner and food safety specifications. Keep abreast of emerging issues in food safety and communicate adequately to functional and cross‑functional partners. Conduct the training for management/direct reports and hourly team members on proper product preparation (for both internal and external brands), guest service techniques, and daily equipment maintenance procedures, as well as brand identity and standards. Complete detailed written assessments to help determine preparedness of location and concurrence with brand standards and programs. Financial controls, personnel management, facilities, marketing, food preparation and quality, and general business operations and possess the organizational agility to report on these measures to your manager on a regular basis. Work with Regional Vice President/Area Director of Operations in developing innovative solutions for positive, long‑term transformations within the assigned properties. Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability. Facilitate, participate in, and develop action plans arising out of the Company's succession planning process. Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as state health/sanitation standards. Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentations and signing standards and monitor inventory levels. Assist in monitoring sales performance through the analysis of sales reports and comparison shopping. What We're Looking For: Full Service with bar restaurant General Management experience required. Quick Service Restaurant management highly desired. Minimum 7+ years of increasing responsibility of management experience in a full-service with bar restaurant environment with direct P&L responsibility and oversight of $20m+ managed sales volume and/or franchise operations management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience - preferred. Minimum 5+ years of airport terminal F&B concessions experience - highly desirable. Minimum 3+ years of multi‑unit restaurant management experience with General Manager direct reports or franchise management experience – required. Aptitude to monitor and control labor costs in both dollar and percentage terms. Culinary background is desirable. Utmost importance on food safety. Proficient level of computer literacy, including 3+ years demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Point-of‑Sale (POS) systems. Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities. Excellent written and verbal communication, including delivering presentations at public meetings. Ability to effectively influence through knowledge, relationship management, and trust. Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members. Proven track record of resolving uncomfortable situations with clients, customers, peers and direct reports. Ability to conduct gap analysis “between desired and current state” of expressed goals, based on business planning, knowledge of basic business operations, employee satisfaction, consumer satisfaction, and marketing effectiveness. Why Join Us? Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast‑paced and exciting setting of a major airport. Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world! Competitive Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 / year + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high‑volume airport setting, apply now! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSP Deutschland GmbH