Successful company who are knocking the fun out of themselves. - Unit Manager SSP Group Employee Review

1.0
Sep 28, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

At the start there was a lot of great things happening at SSP which really involved the staff. Recipe and baking competitions, the company magazine and they were forward thinking, since Kate Swan came along they have been shrinking and cutting all the employee benefits.

Cons

Difficult hours, lots of ridiculously early starts and very long shifts. Not much support and all the area managers are being laid off so there is even less now. The products are getting cheaper as they change suppliers to benefit the bottom line.

Explore other reviews about SSP Group

5.0
Jul 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team members and make money depend on the season

Cons

management aren’t on site all the time due to managing multiple locations.

1.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The employee meal discount is genuinely helpful since bringing food into the airport or buying it from outside is difficult. Many hourly employees are friendly, supportive, and hardworking. Most frontline managers try their best and often go above and beyond despite the pressure they face.

Cons

Senior leadership in the Northeast region operates with intimidation, ego, and favoritism, creating a toxic and unprofessional environment. Schedules are changed constantly with little notice, and employees are expected to work long, exhausting hours without regard for work–life balance. When employees speak up about burnout or need to call out due to exhaustion, they are often targeted instead of supported. Union employees frequently earn more than the supervisors responsible for managing them, which creates tension and undermines morale. Promotions are based on personal relationships rather than merit, and nepotism is widespread across multiple levels of leadership. HR functions more as a disciplinary weapon than a neutral resource for resolving issues or supporting employees. The overall culture is retaliatory, inconsistent, and not aligned with ethical or sustainable business practices.

avatar
SSP Group Response
4mo
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience. Your feedback is important to us,
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All