Assistant Restaurant Manager

Arbor Day Foundation • Nebraska City, NE

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager at Arbor Day Farm supports restaurant and lounge operations at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, this role guides and coaches team members, maintains a visible leadership presence during service, supports exceptional guest experiences, and helps resolve guest concerns. The position assists with scheduling, staffing, opening and closing responsibilities, beverage ordering, inventory management, and other daily operational needs. It partners closely with the Culinary team to coordinate front- and back-of-house execution and provides leadership coverage during peak service, evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and seasonal high-volume periods. The role is expected to model the Foundation’s core values and contribute to a culture of kindness, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage leadership experience.
• Experience in a bar, lounge, or bartending environment.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced restaurant while balancing guest experience, team development, and operational execution.
• Strong understanding of front-of-house operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with front- and back-of-house teams.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Passion for hospitality, service, and the Foundation’s mission.
• Team-first mindset, adaptability, eagerness to learn and grow, and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, coach, and assist team members in restaurant and lounge operations.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence during service and coach team members in real time.
• Support service standards and help create exceptional guest experiences.
• Welcome and engage guests, ensuring they feel valued and cared for, and resolve concerns.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, opening and closing responsibilities, beverage ordering, and inventory management.
• Partner with the Culinary team to coordinate front- and back-of-house operations.
• Provide leadership coverage during peak business periods, including evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and seasonal high-volume periods.
• Model the Foundation’s core values.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program for the employee and family.
• One complimentary meal per day.
• Property-wide events and experiences throughout the year.
• Free access to Tree Adventure and discounts on overnight stays, retail, dining, golf, and more.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, a floating holiday, and end-of-year floating holiday hours.

What This Job Offers

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