Assistant General Manager – Starbucks, Belfast Airport.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and operations that run like clockwork — this could be your next step.
We’re the global food travel experts behind more than 500 brands, from our own concepts likeBeer House and Café Local to international favourites like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, and BrewDog.
We’re now looking for an Assistant General Manager to join our team at Belfast Airport.
Why join SSP as an Assistant General Manager?
Competitive salary of up to £36,000 plus management bonus scheme.
Up to 50% colleague discount (75% when on shift)
Friends & Family discount (20%)
Flexible working and family-friendly leave
Access to digital GPs and 24/7 wellbeing helpline
Support through the Spectrum Life app and colleague networks (Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, and more)
Apprenticeships and development opportunities to grow your career
Share Incentive Plan (SIP) and life assurance
What makes this role special?
This is not just a front-of-house leadership position — it’s a key operational and analytical role. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, taking ownership of labour planning, rota control, cost and waste management, and financial performance tracking.
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience in hospitality management — ideally in a fast-paced, multi-site or airport environment.
Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills with confidence using data to improve performance.
Hands-on leader who thrives in service and leads by example.
Collaborative mindset — able to work closely with fellow managers toward shared targets and goals.
Passion for operational excellence, team development, and delivering results.
Please note that Belfast Airport is a secure environment, if successful you will have to provide references to cover the last 5 years and undergo a criminal record check to comply with airport regulations.
SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.
Start the best part of your journey with us!
SSP is a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across nearly 40 countries.
We specialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and our focus is on making every journey taste better – bringing great food and welcoming hospitality to travellers across the globe. Sustainability is crucial for our long-term success, and we aim to deliver positive impact for our business while uniting stakeholders to promote a sustainable food travel sector.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.
• TEAM. Team is everything. We actively support, respect and care for each other. With collaboration at the heart, we build strong relationships and deliver safe outcomes.
• PASSION. We bring energy, passion and commitment to everything that we do. Taking pride in our work, we go the extra mile to make every journey count.
• CURIOSITY. We approach everyday with open minds and thoughtful questions. We are agile and customer-focused, always looking for ways to deliver an exceptional experience.
• OWNERSHIP. We own our role completely, caring for every detail that shapes the SSP experience. Through genuine hospitality and continuous improvement, we make every moment matter.
www.foodtravelexperts.com
