Restaurant General Manager at Motorworks Brewing

Motorworks Bar, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Sarasota, FL

SSP America is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead Motorworks Bar, a full-service restaurant and bar inside Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Sarasota, Florida. You will run daily restaurant operations, lead the bar program, manage a hospitality team, and own financial results in a high-volume airport location.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $63,000 to $65,000 per year
• Bonus: quarterly performance bonus plus an annual super bonus plan
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and more

Why This Role Matters

Airport restaurants operate at a different pace. Volume is higher, timing is tighter, and the operation rarely slows down. As the Restaurant General Manager, you run the full restaurant and bar, partner with airport authorities, coach a diverse team, and make decisions that drive guest experience, financial results, and team culture. This role suits a leader who wants to grow fast, take ownership, and build a career in a nationwide organization.

What You Will Lead

• Full-service restaurant and bar operations
• Cost control, ordering, inventory, and scheduling
• Hiring, training, and team leadership
• Guest experience and hospitality standards
• Bar program, beverage quality, and responsible alcohol service
• Food safety, compliance, and food quality
• Forecasting, budgeting, and profit and loss management

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years as a full-service restaurant general manager
• Bar or beverage program management experience (preferred)
• Strong financial and operational skills, including profit and loss ownership
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced, multi-priority environments
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams
• A service-focused mindset built on coaching and accountability
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Why You Will Want to Work Here

• Quarterly bonus plus an annual year-end super bonus
• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Career progression across 60 plus airports in North America
• A role with one of the largest airport restaurant and bar operators in the world

About SSP America

SSP America operates restaurants and bars in airports across nearly 40 countries, bringing the taste of place to travelers worldwide. Motorworks Bar at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is built on great food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers moving through Sarasota, Florida.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced restaurant and bar leader who wants to bring your hospitality and leadership skills to Motorworks Bar as a Restaurant General Manager, apply today.

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 any 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.