Restaurant Manager
About The Position
Winvian Farm, a Relais & Châteaux retreat in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations across its fine dining restaurant and casual dining outlet. The role emphasizes hands-on service execution, staff development, and attentive, personalized hospitality. The manager works closely with the culinary team to deliver a dining experience focused on exceptional food, wine, and thoughtful guest care. The position is suited to experienced restaurant managers and assistant managers ready to advance. With demonstrated performance and expanded responsibilities, it offers an opportunity to grow into Food & Beverage Manager. Compensation starts at $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
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.
- Experience as a strong assistant manager ready to advance.
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 covering 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 appropriate teams.
- Maintain service readiness, cleanliness, and applicable food safety and responsible alcohol service standards.
- Maintain a visible presence during service by greeting guests, guiding the team, taking orders when needed, and resolving concerns with care.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
