Luxury F&B Director – Fine Dining & Wine Program

Winvian; Morris (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winvian Farm, a Five-Diamond luxury resort in Morris, CT, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee our fine dining operations, wine program, and guest service excellence.

This leadership role requires outstanding hospitality standards, team development, budget oversight, and the ability to craft memorable dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive wine knowledge, polished presentation, and the energy to lead evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 dining room operations including reservations, staffing, service flow, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the wine program with wine list curation, cellar management, and pairings.
• Provide expert wine recommendations.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Guest service

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

Winvian Farm, a Five-Diamond luxury resort in Morris, CT, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee our fine dining operations, wine program, and guest service excellence.

This leadership role requires outstanding hospitality standards, team development, budget oversight, and the ability to craft memorable dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive wine knowledge, polished presentation, and the energy to lead evenings, weekends, and holidays.