Food & Beverage Manager

Winvian Farm, is a beautiful Five-Diamond luxury resort is located in Morris, CT.    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 - 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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.