Restaurant Manager Three

Description

Food & Beverage Manager

Location: Farmhouse Inn | Forestville, CA
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: General Manager (with close collaboration with Culinary Leadership)

The Food & Beverage Manager at Farmhouse Inn is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Inn’s food and beverage programs, ensuring a refined yet welcoming guest experience that reflects the property’s commitment to seasonality, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality. This role partners closely with the culinary team to translate the farm-driven philosophy into thoughtful service, operational excellence, and memorable moments for every guest.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who balances elevated service standards with warmth, mentorship, and a deep respect for local ingredients, producers, and the rhythms of the seasons.

• Champion an exceptional, personalized guest experience that reflects Farmhouse Inn’s culinary identity and sense of place.
• Maintain consistent service standards across all meal periods, private dining, and special events.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Foster a service culture rooted in storytelling—connecting guests to the land, producers, and culinary vision.

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations, including dining service, bar operations, and special programming.
• Ensure seamless coordination between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with all local and state regulations.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships with a focus on quality, sustainability, and cost awareness.

• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a service team aligned with Farmhouse Inn values.
• Lead by example, modeling professionalism, humility, and a strong work ethic.
• Schedule and deploy staffing thoughtfully, accounting for seasonality, occupancy, and business needs.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.

• Manage labor and operating costs responsibly while maintaining service excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue through thoughtful programming, wine and beverage experiences, and guest engagement.

• Partner with culinary leadership to support seasonal menu transitions and farm-driven initiatives.
• Assist in the execution of special events, tastings, and experiential dining moments that celebrate Sonoma County.
• Adapt operations to the ebb and flow of seasonal demand while maintaining consistency and care.

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in food & beverage or hospitality operations.
• Strong understanding of elevated service standards, wine and beverage fundamentals, and guest engagement.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and retain high-performing teams.
• Experience working in chef-driven, seasonal, or boutique hospitality environments preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• A genuine passion for hospitality and people.
• Respect for craftsmanship, seasonality, and local partnerships.
• Calm, confident leadership rooted in collaboration and accountability.
• A desire to create meaningful experiences—not just meals.

Farmhouse Inn offers a unique opportunity to be part of an intimate, culinary-forward destination where hospitality is personal, food is purposeful, and every detail matters. This role is ideal for a leader who finds inspiration in the land, the seasons, and the joy of caring for others.