Restaurant Manager

Relais & Châteaux; Morris (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winvian Farm, a five-diamond luxury resort in Morris, CT, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of our fine dining restaurant. This leadership role suits a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated dining environment and possesses extensive wine knowledge.

You will lead front-of-house teams, curate the wine program, manage reservations and service flow, and partner with culinary leadership to deliver extraordinary guest experiences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in a fine dining setting.
• Strong wine knowledge and beverage program experience.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and guest service skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house food and beverage operations including restaurant, bar, wine service, and events.
• Lead, mentor, and develop restaurant, bar, and service staff.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through personalized service.
• Manage reservations, staffing, service flow, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the wine program with cellar management and pairings.
• Provide expert wine recommendations and staff education on wine and beverages.

Skills

Restaurant management

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Tools

POS systems

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 Restaurant 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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