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Food Service - Assistant Operations Manager

  2026-04-06     SSA Group     Honolulu,HI  
Description:

Assistant Food Service Operations Manager

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Position Title: Assistant Food Service Operations Manager

Reports to: Food Service Operations Manager and General Manager (as applicable)

Our restaurant needs a leader - one that's organized, cool-under-pressure, and can keep the good vibes vibin'. We know that great food and great culture go hand in hand, which is why we value authenticity, collaboration, and a workplace where ideas are heard. This is a unique opportunity for someone to take our little Waikiki gem and make it their own.

Your Main Character Duties:
  • Create moments of hospitality for our guests through great food and great service
  • Keep the kitchen running smooth (no chaos, just vibes)
  • Manage your rock star team's schedule, and make sure everyone's set
  • Order ingredients before we hit the "uh... we're out of fries" moment
  • Maintain food quality and safety (health inspector = impressed)
You're Probably A Good Fit If You:
  • Have kitchen leadership experience (or you're ready to level up)
  • Stay calm when the lunch rush goes feral
  • Are organized enough to track inventory without losing your mind
  • Can lead a team without being THAT manager
  • Truly care about good food
Perks:
  • Free/discounted meals
  • Solid, competitive pay with tremendous growth opportunities
  • Available free parking (right?)
  • An ohana that enjoys working together

Graduates (or soon to be) with a passion for great eats are highly encouraged to apply!

Idea + Belonging

  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
  • Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
  • Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
  • Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Previous Experience

  • Two years operations management experience dependent on sales, more years experience may be applicable.
  • ServSafe or Food Handling Certified desired.
  • All education backgrounds eligible, must be 18 or older.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Full-Time Hourly Verbiage

Compensation and Benefits

  • Full-Time, non-exempt, eligible for overtime pay.
  • Paid Time Off plan: up to 144 hours based on tenure.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Leave and your or your family's serious medical conditions.
  • Up to 40 hours Paid Bereavement.
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College
  • Holiday pay of 1.5 the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.


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