Assistant Restaurant Manager at Smashburger

Join Our Team!

• $65,000 / year


• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus (Based on company performance and restaurant performance)


• Comprehensive Benefits Package


• Career Progression Opportunities


• Company cell phone for all management positions!

Are you an experienced food service professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Smashburger & Bar Assistant Restaurant Manager at one of the biggest airports in America, Denver International Airport (DEN). 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 Front of House and Kitchen Activities: Manage, supervise and evaluate Team Member performance through follow-up to ensure proper completion of assigned tasks and goals and provides feedback including disciplinary action.


• Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, Smashburger, and food safety specifications.


• Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.


• Lead and Develop Smashburger Team: Recruit, train, and communicate with team of Food Travel Experts. Develop, plan and assign daily goals, tasks and Team Member assignments. Implement and maintain guest service standards and Smashburger brand specifications fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.


• Systems and Processes: Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as state health/sanitation standards.


• Merchandising and Displays: Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentations and signing standards and monitor inventory levels.


• Office Management: Handle tasks such as management of funds and media, receiving, inventory, purchasing, team member scheduling and payroll.


• Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in monitoring sales performance through the analysis of sales reports and comparison shopping.


• Problem Solving: Address routine issues and escalate complex problems to higher management as necessary.


• This position does require the handling of alcohol.

Ready to Apply?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.


• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!


• Competitive Compensation: $65,000 / year + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, and Employee Assistance Program.

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!

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.

***Accepting applications until 06/20/2026