Assistant Restaurant Manager

Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm • Nebraska City, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? At Arbor Day Farm, you don’t just show up to work — you help create experiences rooted in purpose, service, and impact. Life is short, love where you work. As one of the world’s largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Through Arbor Day Farm, Lied Lodge, Tree Adventure, and our historic properties, we bring that mission to life — welcoming guests to experience conservation firsthand. Join Arbor Day Farm as an Assistant Restaurant Supervisor and help create meaningful guest experiences while advancing the Foundation’s mission right here in Nebraska City. You’ll report to our Restaurant Manager. You’ll collaborate with leaders and team members across the property, including Culinary. We believe in servant leadership, open communication, and growing talent from within.

Requirements

• 2+ years of restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage leadership experience.
• Experience in a bar, lounge, or bartending environment required.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced restaurant environment while balancing guest experience, team development, and operational execution.
• Strong understanding of front-of-house operations and the ability to communicate effectively with both front- and back-of-house teams.
• Passion for hospitality, service, and the Foundation's mission.
• Team-first mindset.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Commitment to high standards because good enough is not good enough.

Responsibilities

• Lead. Guide, mentor, coach, and assist Team Members in restaurant and lounge operations to ensure they feel supported and have the tools they need to perform at a high level.
• Be present on the floor. Maintain a visible leadership presence during service, coaching Team Members in real time, supporting service standards, and helping create exceptional guest experiences.
• Engage with guests. From the moment they arrive and throughout their visit, you'll help ensure guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for while resolving concerns and creating memorable experiences.
• Support daily operations. Assist with scheduling, staffing, opening and closing responsibilities, beverage ordering and inventory management, and other operational needs that keep the restaurant running smoothly.
• Partner with Culinary. Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure communication, coordination, and execution are seamless between front- and back-of-house operations.
• Lead during peak business periods. Provide leadership coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and seasonal high-volume periods.
• Model our Core Values. Your performance and behavior will align with our core values.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) coverage paired with wellness incentives.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• One complimentary meal per day.
• Property-wide events and experiences throughout the year.
• Free access to Tree Adventure, discounts on overnight stays, retail, and dining at Timbers and Porters, golf, and more.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, and end-of-year floating holiday hours.
• Sick leave in accordance with Nebraska's Paid Sick Leave law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed