Food & Beverage Manager
Morris, IL - USA
Job Summary
Food & Beverage Manager
Full-Time Salaried Position
Compensation: Salary based on experience
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
Salary starts at $82000 depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of Food & Beverage 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
- Valid drivers license required
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Set on 113 acres, Winvian is a luxury hotel in Litchfield Hill with a collection of 18 uniquely themed cottages, offering European hospitality close to home.