Restaurant Operations Lead — Guest-First Growth

Perkins American Food Co.; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Restaurant Manager to assist the General Manager in achieving sales and profit goals through policy enforcement, staff direction, and guest-focused service. You will help ensure a clean, safe, and high-quality operation with a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction.

This role requires leadership, planning, and the ability to train and develop dining room staff, manage payroll and expenses, and maintain effective communication with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• 1–2 years managerial experience, preferably in the food service.
• Strong leadership and guest-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower.
• Ensure menu items are prepared and safe per health regs.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee inventory, expenses, and yield control.
• Lead unit meetings and drive guest satisfaction.

Skills

Guest satisfaction

Team leadership

Operations planning

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Foodservice knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Some college or degree preferred

Job description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Restaurant Manager to assist the General Manager in achieving sales and profit goals through policy enforcement, staff direction, and guest-focused service. You will help ensure a clean, safe, and high-quality operation with a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction.

This role requires leadership, planning, and the ability to train and develop dining room staff, manage payroll and expenses, and maintain effective communication with