Fine Dining F&B Manager | Lead Service & Wine Excellence

Winvian Farm, LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Job summary

Winvian Farm, LLC in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills seeks a Food & Beverage Manager who thrives on the floor, developing a team and delivering heartfelt hospitality. Lead daily front-of-house service, collaborate with culinary leadership, and ensure exemplary guest experiences in both fine and casual settings.

You will train staff, manage schedules, and actively monitor beverage, labor, and guest satisfaction to drive consistent, high-end service. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive restaurant leadership in fine dining, upscale hospitality, or luxury hotel environment.
• Strong assistant managers ready for advancement encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service confidently and develop a dependable team.
• Strong wine knowledge and polished wine-service skills; advanced wine education is a plus.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and basic labor and operating cost controls.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Warm, professional approach to guests and colleagues.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service across fine dining and casual outlets, coordinating staffing, reservations, preparation, and service flow.
• Build relationships with hotel guests and local diners through attentive hospitality.
• Train, coach, and hold staff to consistent standards.
• Lead preservice briefings on menus, guest preferences, occasions, and priorities.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure clear communication and well-paced service.
• Prepare schedules, review timecards, and align staffing with business levels.
• Support wine and beverage service, staff education, inventory, and cost control.
• Monitor sales, labor, and beverage performance; recommend improvements.
• Coordinate service for special dining experiences and events with teams.
• Maintain service readiness, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Skills

FOH leadership

Staff development

Wine service

Scheduling

Inventory control

Cost control

Guest relations

Communication

Job description

Winvian Farm, LLC in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills seeks a Food & Beverage Manager who thrives on the floor, developing a team and delivering heartfelt hospitality. Lead daily front-of-house service, collaborate with culinary leadership, and ensure exemplary guest experiences in both fine and casual settings.

You will train staff, manage schedules, and actively monitor beverage, labor, and guest satisfaction to drive consistent, high-end service. Evening/weekend availability is required.