Operations Lead — High-Volume University Restaurant

Confidential Jobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume campus restaurant. You will oversee people leadership, kitchen execution, scheduling, customer experience, food safety, inventory, and shift performance, serving as an operational partner to ownership.

The role requires 3+ years in restaurant operations, strong leadership ability, and a comfort level with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant or related operating experience.
• Experience in leadership roles such as Assistant Manager or Shift Manager.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and workflow.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day high‑volume restaurant operations and shift execution.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, training, and development of restaurant team.
• Maintain food quality, customer service, and safety standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, waste controls, and food costs.
• Ensure cash handling and POS procedures are followed.
• Partner with culinary leadership to translate standards into practice.

Skills

People leadership

Kitchen execution

Scheduling

Customer experience

Food safety

Inventory

Shift performance

Education

Culinary certificate / hospitality credential

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Confidential Jobs in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑volume campus restaurant. You will oversee people leadership, kitchen execution, scheduling, customer experience, food safety, inventory, and shift performance, serving as an operational partner to ownership.

The role requires 3+ years in restaurant operations, strong leadership ability, and a comfort level with a fast-paced environment.