Food Beverage Manager

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 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

Additional Information

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