Fine Dining Restaurant Manager & Wine Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Winvian Farm, LLC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the fine dining restaurant, wine program, and beverage operations. This leadership role requires a hospitality professional who excels in an elevated dining environment and possesses extensive wine knowledge.

You will lead front-of-house teams, curate wine pairings, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in a fine dining restaurant.
• Strong wine knowledge required
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, scheduling, and operational costs
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and guest service skills
• Professional demeanor and polished presentation
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front-of-house food and beverage operations including restaurant, bar, wine service, and special dining events
• Lead, mentor, and develop restaurant, bar, and service staff
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through attentive, personalized service
• Manage daily dining room operations including reservations, staffing, service flow, and guest satisfaction
• Maintain and enhance the wine program, including wine list curation, cellar management, and pairings
• Provide expert wine recommendations
• Conduct wine and beverage education for staff
• Monitor inventory, ordering, beverage costs, labor costs, and operational budgets
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and liquor regulations
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to create seasonal food and wine experiences
• Maintain impeccable service, cleanliness, and presentation standards throughout all dining areas

Skills

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Guest service

Budgeting

Staff development

Job description

Winvian Farm, LLC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the fine dining restaurant, wine program, and beverage operations. This leadership role requires a hospitality professional who excels in an elevated dining environment and possesses extensive wine knowledge.

You will lead front-of-house teams, curate wine pairings, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected in a luxury setting.