Restaurant Manager

Winvian; Morris (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Winvian Farm, a Relais & Châteaux retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, seeks a Restaurant Manager with a passion for on-the-floor leadership, guest care, and team development. Lead service across fine and casual outlets, partnering with culinary leadership to deliver thoughtful hospitality and exceptional dining.

The role offers growth into Food & Beverage leadership as responsibilities expand, with base salary starting at $75,000 plus benefits, and opportunities to advance based on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service 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.
• Opportunity for professional growth into broader food and beverage leadership.

Job description

Company Description

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

Company Description

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

Job Description

Winvian Farm, a Relais & Châteaux retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, is seeking a Restaurant Manager who enjoys being on the floor, developing a team, and making guests feel personally cared for. This is an opportunity to lead service in a distinctive luxury setting, work closely with our culinary team, and help shape a dining experience built around thoughtful hospitality, exceptional food, and wine. We welcome experienced restaurant managers and strong assistant managers ready to take the next step. The position offers the opportunity to grow into Food & Beverage Manager as demonstrated performance and responsibilities expand.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service 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.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary starting at $75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Opportunity for professional growth into broader food and beverage leadership.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Three or more years of progressive restaurant leadership experience in fine dining, upscale hospitality, or a luxury hotel environment preferred. Strong assistant managers ready for advancement are encouraged to apply.
• A 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.
• A warm, professional approach to guests and colleagues.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

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