Restaurant Manager - Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

This job opportunity is with a reputable restaurant operating under the Local Food Group (LFG) brand, a well-regarded company in the hospitality industry specializing in delivering excellent dining experiences across Northern Nevada. The company places a strong emphasis on community involvement, quality food and beverage service, and maintaining a positive, professional restaurant environment. Local Food Group is known for its commitment to employee development and operational excellence, fostering a culture of hospitality that drives both guest satisfaction and business success.

The Manager role is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing and managing day-to-day shift operations, working closely with the General Manager (GM) to identify opportunities for improvement, manage financial goals, and maintain operational standards. This position is critical for ensuring the smooth functioning of the restaurant, balancing operational duties with financial oversight, staff supervision, and community engagement to promote the restaurant’s brand and reputation.

In this role, the Manager will take an active part in financial administration, including overseeing invoice and payroll processing, participating in financial reporting meetings, and using company reports such as SALV, SVA, P&L, and Budget to make daily staffing, labor, and product costing decisions. Food safety and guest service form a core part of the responsibilities, with an emphasis on enforcing sanitary practices and responding proactively to guest complaints to ensure maximum satisfaction.

Operationally, the Manager will handle staffing, security procedures, safety standards, beverage program knowledge, vendor relationships, and standard operating procedures for opening, closing, cash handling, and legal compliance. Collaboration with the Back of House team to ensure consistent food quality is an essential aspect of the role, alongside reporting facility and equipment issues to the GM.

Personnel management duties include hiring, training, supervising, developing, disciplining, and terminating employees in coordination with the GM, maintaining alcohol certification records, and fostering a professional appearance and clean restaurant environment. The Manager will also facilitate communication and performance reviews and lead daily team lineups.

Community involvement is another key focus, where the Manager will help establish and maintain relationships with local businesses, charities, and organizations to promote the brand, support event bookings, and drive sales through effective use of social media alongside the marketing team.

Overall, this role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, multitasking ability, and a deep understanding of food and beverage operations. Candidates should demonstrate a drive for hospitality excellence and flexibility in their work schedule, including availability on weekends, nights, and holidays. This position requires at least 2 years of restaurant management experience and certification through the RLFG Train the Trainer program, ensuring familiarity with all LFG team member SOPs, position expectations, and point of sale operations. The Manager will be accountable for maintaining a cooperative and efficient working environment and fulfilling the company’s mission and performance objectives effectively.