Luxury Fine-Dining Restaurant Manager & Wine Leader

Winvian Farm, LLC; Morris (CT); 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

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Winvian Farm, a Relais & Château retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, seeks a Restaurant Manager who thrives on the floor, mentors a team, and ensures guests feel uniquely cared for. Lead daily front-of-house operations across fine and casual dining venues, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver hospitality marked by thoughtful service, exceptional food, and wine.

This role offers growth into broader food & beverage leadership, with compensation ranging from $80,000 to

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive restaurant leadership in fine dining, upscale hospitality, or luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service confidently and develop a dependable team.
• Strong working knowledge of wine and polished wine-service skills; advanced wine education is a plus.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and basic labor and operating cost controls.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house operations across our fine dining restaurant and casual dining outlet, coordinating staffing, reservations, preparation, and service flow.
• Build relationships with hotel guests and local diners through attentive, personalized hospitality.
• Train, coach, and hold service staff accountable for consistent standards.
• Lead preservice briefings so the team understands menus, guest preferences, special occasions, and daily priorities.
• Work closely 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, ordering, and cost control.
• Monitor sales, labor, and beverage performance, and recommend practical improvements.
• Coordinate restaurant service for special dining experiences and events with the appropriate teams.
• Maintain service readiness, cleanliness, and applicable food safety and responsible alcohol service standards.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Wine knowledge

Scheduling

Inventory control

Communication

Job description

Winvian Farm, a Relais & Château retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, seeks a Restaurant Manager who thrives on the floor, mentors a team, and ensures guests feel uniquely cared for. Lead daily front-of-house operations across fine and casual dining venues, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver hospitality marked by thoughtful service, exceptional food, and wine.

This role offers growth into broader food & beverage leadership, with compensation ranging from $80,000 to