Does SSP Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SSP Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SSP Group. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSP Group?

33% of SSP Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SSP Group 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SSP Group?

Team Leader (85) , Team Member (71) , Barista (67) , Bartender (47) , General Manager (45) , Manager (43) , Cashier (39) , Assistant Manager (30) , Line Cook (24) , Server/Waiter (23) , Unit Manager (19) , Server/Bartender (18) , Server (15) , Shift Supervisor (15) , Cashier/Barista (14)

What are the pros of working at SSP Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 68 reviews)); "Some colleagues were friendly and supportive" ((in 46 reviews)); "Friendly staff and there was free lunch when i was there" ((in 39 reviews)); "Benefits are good and part of a union" ((in 33 reviews)); "Fast paced really good money even during slow season loved the employees and management too" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SSP Group according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor" ((in 182 reviews)); "Low pay and have to be fully flexible" ((in 82 reviews)); "Many managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours and 3am starts" ((in 52 reviews)); "No training (they insist that it's better to be thrown into the deep end to learn)" ((in 34 reviews))

What are employees saying about SSP Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SSP Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at SSP Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SSP Group locations?

Phoenix , New York , Chicago , Ashburn , San Diego , Sacramento , Jamaica , Tampa , Houston , Portland , Milwaukee , John F Kennedy Airport , Orlando , Jf Kennedy Ap , Newark , Salt Lake City , Madison , Dallas , Indianapolis , Sanford , Boston , Los Angeles , Oakland , Colorado Springs , West Chicago , Saint Paul , Memphis , Spokane , SeaTac , Huston

SSP Group reviews

2.3

33% would recommend to a friend

(1,190 total reviews)

George Mboya

19% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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SSP Group has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,190 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The SSP Group employee rating is 34% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jul 27, 2025

Very Nice and Slow

Data specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy environment. Good pacing. Great coworkers and a friendly atmosphere.

Cons

Sometimes messy inter departmental communication leading to rushed work.

SSP Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leaving a positive review.

5.0

Jul 24, 2025

It was good

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of money, being in the airport

Cons

It’s corporate, so there’s that

SSP Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback.

1.0

Apr 30, 2025

Not Great

Warehouse manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much to be honest

Cons

Long hours, low pay, bad management

SSP Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing this information. SSP America prioritizes making team members feel appreciated. We're disappointed to learn of your negative experience.

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