Restaurant General Manager
Flushing, NY, US, 11371
Lead a High-Visibility Airport Restaurant at Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Join SSP America as our next Restaurant General Manager and lead a full-service restaurant and bar concept at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY.
$80,000 + Bonus
Full Benefits • Career Growth • National Company Footprint
Why This Role Matters
Airport restaurants operate at a different level — fast-paced, high-visibility, and operationally complex. At HPN, you’ll lead a single-unit restaurant serving a sophisticated and diverse traveler base, including private aviation guests.
As the General Manager, you run the show. You’ll own the full restaurant operation, partner with airport leadership, coach and develop your team, and drive results across service, financial performance, and compliance.
This role is ideal for a strong operator who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and leading from the front in a structured corporate environment.
What You’ll Lead
Full restaurant and bar operations
Cost control, inventory management & vendor coordination
Hiring, onboarding & team leadership
Guest experience & hospitality standards
Safety, food quality & regulatory compliance
Collaboration with airport and regional leadership
Forecasting, budgeting & operational planning
What You Bring
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager w/bar experience required
Proven full operational accountability for a restaurant or hospitality unit
Strong financial acumen and experience managing to labor and food cost targets
Experience leading and developing teams in high-volume environments
Confidence interacting with senior leaders and external partners
A structured, organized leadership style with strong floor presence
Comfort using POS systems, MS Office, and operational tools
Airport or upscale hospitality experience is a plus.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Full medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Career progression across 80+ airports in North America
Work for one of the largest airport restaurant operators in the world
About SSP America
We’re travelers serving travelers. With restaurants in over 80 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.
We’re travelers serving travelers. With restaurants in over 80 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.
