Restaurant Manager — Growth, Wine & ESOP Opportunity

Linger; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with safe harbor match

ESOP

Paid Sick leave

Employee discount

Family meal provided during shifts

JOON wellness benefit

Job summary

Linger, housed in the historic Olinger mortuary building with a rooftop space in Denver's Lower Highlands, seeks experienced leadership for its high-volume restaurant. The role requires a professional, energetic manager with strong service skills, knowledge of wine and cocktails, and a proven track record in staff development and event oversight.

Competitive benefits and equity options accompany a salary range of $65,000–$75,000 per year, with open availability and the stamina to sustain peak

Qualifications

• Experience leading in high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Familiarity with events management is a plus.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, and cocktails is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations across service styles.
• Provide elite customer service and professional presence.
• Manage staff, training, and scheduling to maintain quality.
• Coordinate events and special occasions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Customer service

Staff hiring & training

Events management

Wine, beer & cocktails

Team collaboration

Tools

Paylocity

ShiftNotes

Google Drive

R365

Job description

Linger, housed in the historic Olinger mortuary building with a rooftop space in Denver's Lower Highlands, seeks experienced leadership for its high-volume restaurant. The role requires a professional, energetic manager with strong service skills, knowledge of wine and cocktails, and a proven track record in staff development and event oversight.

Competitive benefits and equity options accompany a salary range of $65,000–$75,000 per year, with open availability and the stamina to sustain peak