Commissary Kitchen Manager

Join Our Team!

 

Compensation: 

• $75,000 / yr
• Full benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth

 

       Are you an experienced foodservice professional with a passion for high-volume production and a knack for leadership? We have an exciting opportunity for a Commissary Manager at the Detroit 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:

 

• Manage All Commissary Activities: Oversee purchasing, high-volume food production, delivery logistics, and storage processes to ensure industry-leading food quality and safety.
• Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards, ensuring compliance with company, restaurant partner and food safety specifications. 
• Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Oversee Deliveries: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of production items and ingredients to various restaurants within the airport.
• Vendor Coordination: Work directly with vendors to ensure purchases meet company & restaurant partners specifications and manage service contractors.
• Office Management: Handle tasks such as inventory, scheduling, and adherence to health and food safety regulations & standards.
• Problem Solving: Address routine issues and escalate complex problems to higher management as necessary.

 

What We’re Looking For:

• Educational Background: Minimum of 2 years post-high school education; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years in restaurant/food service management with direct P&L responsibility, plus multi-restaurant foodservice purchasing experience.
• Technical Training: Culinary production background is preferred.
• Technical Skills: High level of computer literacy, including MS Office proficiency.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members.
• Analytical Skills: Capable of conducting gap analysis to improve business operations and satisfaction levels.

Why Join Us?

 

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Local Flavor: Be part of a team serving well-known Detroit restaurants.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: $75,000 + bonus Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

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!

Join us and be a part of a vibrant and dynamic team where your skills and passion for food will make a significant impact!

 

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.