Assistant Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager

$65,000 / year

Full-Time | Hourly | Bonus Eligible

Step into leadership at one of the most exciting restaurant openings insideSpokane International Airport.

Puerto Tortas Tacos Cantina is a bold, chef-led concept developed in partnership with acclaimed Spokane chef Chad White and SSP America. This vibrant destination brings coastal Mexican flavors to travelers - handcrafted tacos, hearty tortas, breakfast favorites, and inventive street-inspired specialties - all served in a high-energy airport setting.

We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager who leads from the floor, protects food quality like it's personal, and builds teams that execute with confidence.

What You'll Own

• Direct daily restaurant operations across FOH and BOH
• Maintain exceptional food standards and sanitation compliance
• Control labor, inventory, and cost metrics
• Train, coach, and elevate team performance
• Ensure systems and processes run smoothly
• Support forecasting, scheduling, and financial performance
• Troubleshoot fast and lead with composure

This is a high-visibility role in a high-volume environment. If you love momentum, you'll love this.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant leadership experience
• Minimum 1 year in full-service restaurant management required
• Experience leading both Front of House and Back of House teams in a full-service environment; fast-casual background a plus
• Strong operational acumen with a sharp focus on food quality and safety
• Comfortable using POS systems and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational demands
• High School Diploma required; additional education preferred

You know how to balance hospitality, speed, and standards - and you don't wait to be told what needs fixing.

Why SSP America?

• Career growth with a global hospitality leader
• A dynamic airport environment that never feels static
• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits: Life AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• SSP 401(k) with Employer Matching
• PTO - Starting at 80 hours per year
• 6 Premium Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bonus Eligibility

If you're ready to lead with energy, protect the guest experience, and build something special from the inside out - this is your move.

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 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.