Does SSP Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SSP Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SSP Group. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSP Group?

39% of SSP Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SSP Group 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.5 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 43 reviews)); "Benefits are good and part of a union" ((in 36 reviews)); "Friendly staff and there was free lunch when i was there" ((in 31 reviews)); "Fast paced really good money even during slow season loved the employees and management too" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Bad management especially at the managerial positions" ((in 183 reviews)); "Low pay and have to be fully flexible" ((in 79 reviews)); "Many managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 69 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

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SSP Group reviews

2.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(1,190 total reviews)

George Mboya

19% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,190 reviews)

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SSP Group has an employee rating of 2.5 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 28% below average for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Aug 6, 2025

Such a bad management

Culinary (commis chef)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Extra payment 23-07

Cons

Pressure Low hourly rate for duty managers

1.0

Aug 5, 2025

Terrible

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good to say about it

Cons

No support. No manager. Employees dropping like flys. Rat bugs and floods in most of the units

SSP Group Response

10mo

We're sorry to learn that your experience wasn't a positive one.

5.0

Jul 27, 2025

Great

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and career progression.

Cons

None at all. Loved time there.

SSP Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leaving a positive review. We are glad to hear you loved your time here at SSP America.

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