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?

"Lots of great people work here" ((in 69 reviews)); "Some colleagues were friendly and supportive" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 38 reviews)); "Benefits are good and part of a union" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great Culture and good teamwork environment." ((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 185 reviews)); "Low pay and have to be fully flexible" ((in 83 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 36 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

2.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(1,190 total reviews)

George Mboya

19% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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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

3.0

Mar 31, 2025

okay

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free food, okay work environment

Cons

long hours, not super friendly employee team

SSP Group Response

1y

Thank you for this feedback and for being a part of SSP America.

3.0

Mar 28, 2025

Base pay for SSP group

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

morning shift means you get the rest of the day off

Cons

dificult to maintain a sleep schedule due to extremely early start

SSP Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for the time you spent with us. We appreciate your insights and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

3.0

Mar 27, 2025

Average work environment

Student helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- centralized - Controlled - Work-life ballanced

Cons

- Immediate manager takes action but HR failed to navigate. - No HR involvement - Not student friendly

SSP Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for the time you spent with us. We appreciate your insights and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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