SSP Group plc

Kitchen Manager

SSP Group plc  •  $55k - $60k/yr  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team!

Kitchen Manager | $55,000 - $60,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + 401K + Paid Time Off

Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of Milwaukee's airport dining scene. If you're a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments—this is your runway to take off.

What Makes This Role Sizzle:

  • Lead a Team: Lead your kitchen team within the MKE airport
  • Ownership & Impact: You won’t just manage the kitchen, you’ll shape its standards, people, and success.
  • Growth on the Menu: With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Control food and labour costs to meet or exceed targets
  • Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency
  • Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
  • Monitor HACCP and provincial safety standards
  • Partner with brand chefs on menu development and execution
  • Prepare for catering events and special functions
  • Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-forward airport environment

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations required
  • Culinary diploma or equivalent experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of cost controls, safety, and kitchen operations
  • A proactive, collaborative leadership style and a sharp eye for detail

We run multiple concepts under one roof—this role calls for someone who’s ready to lead at scale and grow fast. It’s a rewarding challenge in a one-of-a-kind environment.

Ready to Apply?


If you’re passionate about food and hospitality and want to bring your leadership skills to Nonna Bartolotta's as a Kitchen Manager, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Why Join Us?

  • Dynamic environment: Work in a high-volume airport location where no two days are the same

  • Growth opportunities: Develop your career with a global leader in travel dining

  • Competitive rewards: Enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefits package that recognizes your contribution

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.

SSP Group plc

About SSP Group plc

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

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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