Restaurant Manager - RL

Make an impact through hospitality, leadership, and great food!

Join the team at Village Inn Restaurant, where exceptional dining experiences and outstanding customer service are part of everyday life. We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Restaurant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and is passionate about creating high-quality meals and memorable experiences for members and guests.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys both leadership and working alongside the team in the kitchen and dining operations.

LLV benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision insurances, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, 403b retirement savings plan with company match, education assistance, frequent campus events, and more!

What You’ll Do

As the Restaurant Manager, you will help oversee the daily operations of the restaurant while supporting a culture of teamwork, excellence, and hospitality.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on food quality, safety, timeliness, and member satisfaction
• Assisting with cooking, meal preparation, and service as needed
• Preparing fresh foods using standardized recipes, including scratch-made items
• Monitoring staffing schedules and adjusting staffing levels to support smooth operations
• Training, mentoring, and cross-training team members using established onboarding programs and organizational values
• Coaching staff to ensure accountability for cleaning, sanitation, and job responsibilities
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring compliance with Indiana State Board of Health standards
• Supporting inventory management and supply monitoring
• Attending food committee meetings and collaborating closely with leadership
• Creating a positive, team-focused environment that reflects LLV’s mission and values

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about food service and hospitality
• A strong communicator and team leader
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role
• Flexible to work AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire)
• Certified Dietary Manager and/or Certified Food Protection certification preferred
• 3–4 years of food service experience preferred
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Lutheran Life Villages, we bring our core values of Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence (LIFE) into every part of our work. Here, you'll find the opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for its staff. Our commitment to Leadership means empowering our team members to grow personally and professionally, inspiring others by example. We're passionate about making a meaningful Impact in the lives of our residents and nurturing relationships built on Friendship and compassion. By pursuing Excellence in all we do, our employees share our mission to deliver outstanding care.

As a valued member of the LLV team, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us ono a purposeful journey where your career and compassion come together!

About Lutheran Life Villages

For over 90 years, Lutheran Life Villages has provided compassionate, spiritually connected care to seniors. Founded as the “Oak Street Home” in Kendallville in 1931, we have grown into multiple thriving senior communities across Northeast Indiana. While much has evolved, our mission to serve seniors remains steadfast, and as we continue to expand, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents, staff, and community.

Lutheran Life Villages offers a range of services for seniors, including assisted living, independent senior apartments, long-term care, memory care, memory care assisted living, and short-term rehabilitation across six campuses. Proud to be an Employer of Choice with a team of over 600 employees, we also serve as a Provider of Choice for more than 520 residents. Guided by Christ’s love, we serve individuals and their caregivers with compassion and a commitment to independence, wellness, and spiritual life.

Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and performance.