Food & Beverage Manager

Winvian Farm

Food & Beverage Manager

Morris, CT +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 5 years of Food & Beverage 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

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Compensation
    $77,000-$77,000 per year
  • Locations
    Morris, CT • Miami, FL