Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska's restaurant industry spans Omaha's bustling Old Market dining scene, Lincoln's growing food corridor, and large hospitality groups like Flagship Restaurant Group and Monarch Prime. Employers across the state sponsor international workers for roles from line cook to restaurant manager, primarily through H-2B visa and H-1B visas depending on the position's qualifications.
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At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for - we got that too!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Manages back of the house operations of assigned restaurant; responsible for achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Provide direction to back of house staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and quality work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports: Directly to General Manager
- Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
- External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors, repair technicians, salespersons, and community organizations and schools
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
- Demonstrates principles actions, uses sound judgment and follow through on commitments.
- Anticipates problems and issues and makes timely and sound decisions.
- Demonstrates a passion and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer and wine.
- Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.
- Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.
- Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.
- Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.
POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
- Assists the restaurant staff to achieve plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and development and training of employees.
- Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly in a clean, safe and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
- Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
- Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.
- Ensures the unit's compliance to productivity and service standards with a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
- Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
- Conducts employee activities to include staffing, training and conducting performance reviews with all kitchen personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work counseling.
- Accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, restaurant supplies, inventories, productivity food costs, and operating expenses.
- Attends unit management meetings and regional kitchen manager meetings; makes presentations as requested.
- Responsible for meeting established objectives during periods of his/her or Production Leader’s supervision.
- Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Responsible for all communications with regard to system breakdowns and deficiencies.
- Ensures the thorough training and development of Production Leaders and other non-exempt personnel supervised, and the documentation thereof.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
- Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
- Must be able to communicate clearly
- Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
- Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
- Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
- Must have time management skills
- Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
- Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
- Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
- Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
- Bending, reaching, walking
- Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direction and training from Regional Manager as to the specific procedures and assignments.
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED
High school diploma; some college or degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1 - 2 years managerial experience, preferably in the food service industry.
Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.
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Search Restaurant Jobs in NebraskaRestaurant Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant workers in Nebraska?
Larger hospitality operators are the most consistent sponsors. In Nebraska, groups like Flagship Restaurant Group in Omaha have sponsored foreign nationals for restaurant roles. National chains with a significant Nebraska presence, including full-service brands operating multiple locations, also file H-2B and H-1B petitions. Independent fine-dining restaurants occasionally sponsor for specialized culinary or management positions, though they do so less frequently than multi-unit operators.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Nebraska?
H-2B is the most common visa for seasonal or temporary hourly restaurant roles such as cooks, servers, and dishwashers, subject to an annual cap. H-1B applies to restaurant managers or corporate culinary directors where the role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. O-1 visa is occasionally used for executive chefs with documented national recognition. J-1 visa covers culinary trainees through approved exchange programs at participating Nebraska establishments.
Which cities in Nebraska have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Omaha accounts for the majority of Nebraska restaurant sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of multi-unit hospitality groups, hotel-restaurant operations, and an active convention and tourism sector in the Old Market and downtown districts. Lincoln is a secondary market with growing demand tied to the University of Nebraska and Capitol-area dining. Grand Island and Kearney see periodic H-2B filings from regional restaurant and hotel operators.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Nebraska?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Nebraska. The platform filters listings specifically to employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor, saving you from sifting through roles that will not support visa applications. You can filter by state and role type to see active Nebraska restaurant openings, then review each employer's sponsorship history before applying.
Are there any Nebraska-specific considerations for restaurant workers seeking visa sponsorship?
Nebraska's relatively low cost of living means prevailing wage requirements for restaurant roles are set at the DOL's Nebraska-specific rates, which differ from coastal markets. Employers must meet these wage floors regardless of tips. Nebraska does not have its own state visa program, so all sponsorship goes through federal channels. Seasonal demand spikes around Omaha's convention calendar and college football season in Lincoln can influence when employers file H-2B petitions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Nebraska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.