Restaurant Manager

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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