F&B Manager
About The Position
Winvian Farm, a Relais & Châteaux retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations across its fine dining restaurant and casual dining outlet. The role emphasizes service execution, staff development, consistent follow-through, and a visible presence during service. The manager greets guests, guides the team, takes orders when needed, and resolves concerns with care. The position works closely with culinary leadership to deliver a thoughtful dining experience centered on hospitality, food, and wine. Experienced restaurant managers and strong assistant managers ready to advance are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Three or more years of progressive restaurant leadership experience in fine dining, upscale hospitality, or a luxury hotel environment is preferred; strong assistant managers ready for advancement are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to lead service confidently and develop a dependable team.
- Strong working knowledge of wine and polished wine-service skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced wine education.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily service across the 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Opportunity for professional growth into broader food and beverage leadership.
- Relocation compensation available with temporary housing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
