SUMMARY The Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations to ensure a quality guest experience. This role involves managing staff, assisting with scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The Manager is also tasked with monitoring inventory and handling customer inquiries and complaints.

Strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality service are essential for success in this position.

PERKS & PERKS

Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus quarterly bonus potential based on budgeted operating profit and applicable bonus program terms. Bonus eligibility begins after 8 weeks (56 days) of employment.

Insurance: Health, Dental and Vision available the first of the month following your start date; additional EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options available.

Additional Benefits: Monthly cell phone stipend (opt-in), free RTD EcoPass or employee parking, 401(k) available after 6 months, and employee discounts at Skyport restaurant and retail locations.

Time Off: PTO accrual increases with tenure, plus 7 recognized holidays per year and paid leave provided in accordance with applicable Colorado and federal laws.

Growth: Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality service.

Manage and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure a positive guest experience.

Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Enforce company policies and procedures.

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment for all employees.

Conduct regular inspections to ensure the restaurant meets all regulatory and quality standards.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment and facilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES





Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience

Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality

Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Dependable

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations

Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions.

Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and some college preferred 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role within the restaurant or hospitality industry.

Experience with inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting

ServSafe Certified a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Manager to possess certain physical abilities.



Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others.

Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms.

Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

Frequency of Physical Requirements Bend: Occasionally

Climb/Crawl: Rarely

Sit: Rarely

Kneel: Occasionally Squat: Occasionally Stand/Walk: Constantly Frequency of Mental Requirements

Communicate Orally: Constantly

Evaluating: Frequently

Perform Calculations: Occasionally Read/Comprehend: Frequently

Reason/Analyze: Frequently

Write: Occasionally HIRING PROCESS Application Deadline: August 10th, 2026

This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs. Interested? Click "apply now" and include an updated resume for consideration. If we choose to proceed with your application, be on the lookout for a text or email from us to set up an initial interview.

Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.

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Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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