Food & Beverage Manager

Relais & Châteaux; Morris (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winvian Farm is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee the daily operations of our fine dining restaurant in Morris, CT. The role emphasizes luxury service, wine pairing expertise, and strong team leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage front-of-house operations, mentor staff, curate the wine program, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in a fine dining environment.
• Strong wine knowledge required.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, scheduling, and operating 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

Communication

Guest service

Job description

Winvian Farm, is a beautiful Five-Diamond luxury resort is located in Morris, CT.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and service-focused Food & Beverage Manager to oversee the daily operations of our fine dining restaurant. This leadership role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated dining environment and possesses extensive wine knowledge.

The ideal candidate will bring a refined understanding of luxury guest service, restaurant operations, team leadership, wine pairing, and beverage management while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality excellence.

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

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

Additional Information

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