Job Details

Job Location

Omaha Zoological Society - Omaha, NE

Position Type

Full Time

Restaurant Supervisor

Job Title : Restaurant Supervisor

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Hours : Full-time with Benefits

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a Restaurant Supervisor to assist in all aspects of the restaurant operations.

In the absence of the Restaurant Assistant Manager, they would assume responsibility for the restaurant. This position reports to the Restaurant Assistant Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to) :

• Assist in supervising restaurant operation and employees (45 - 75 employees).
• Assist in placing weekly food, beverage, food supply, and janitorial supply orders for the restaurant and preventative maintenance records & inventory.
• Assist in maintaining records of product received and transferred to all food & beverage departments and other Zoo departments.
• Assist in maintaining a controlled and secured inventory of quality products.
• Assist in daily opening, closing, and sanitation procedures.
• Keep areas around buildings clean and enforce uniform policy.
• Be knowledgeable of and properly train employees on the acceptable procedures for food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain cash control policy and procedures are followed.
• Monitor compliance of all food & safety handling procedures.
• Monitor compliance of Zoo operational guidelines, maintenance of equipment, and preventative maintenance.
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Ensure restaurant maintains the standards set by Zoo in quality, safety, service, and cleanliness for employees and customers.
• Assist in supervising department's recycling program.
• Monitor and maintain weekly / monthly / bi-monthly inventory as needed.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of food & beverage department and Guest Service areas.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• High school graduate with three years of experience in food service management.
• Certification of special training is helpful including, but not limited to, front line supervision, cash handling management, and compliance of health regulations and sanitary standards.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of people.
• Outgoing personality with enthusiasm to present a positive image of the Zoo.
• Ability to multi-task in a variety of the daily operation of the restaurant.
• Problem solving skills.
• Capable of operating and training personnel on point-of-sale cash register system.
• Knowledge of restaurant supplies, equipment, and ordering, as well as inventory control.

Candidates might be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, Covid-19 test, and possess a valid driver's license with a good history.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort :

• Will sometimes work extended / odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night events.
• Must be able to walk long distances across the Zoo.
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, twist, reach above head and climb.
• Will lift, push, pull, and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.
• Must be able to work in confined areas where bending and lifting is necessary.
• Will work in various weather conditions

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.