Lost Fox Inn, located in Litchfield, CT is currently seeking an experienced and talented Restaurant Manager to join its FOH team! Passionate about food & beverage, ambitious, detail-oriented, creative and able to inspire a team…if that’s you, please get in touch with us! We’d love to hear more. Lost Fox Inn is the sister property to top rated inn, restaurant and events venue, Foxfire Mountain House, located in the Catskills.
About Foxfire Mountain House
Established in 2016 by co-founders Eliza Clark and Tim Trojian, Foxfire Mountain House is celebrating its 9th year in operation. From its inception, our venue has focused on crafting one-of-a-kind experiences for our clientele, offering everything from intimate weekend escapes to extravagant wedding celebrations. We've garnered media attention for our distinctive design, culinary offerings, and signature wedding events.
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Restaurant Manager Responsibilities Include:
- Work under the direction of the General Manager to maintain an exciting dining experience for all guests at Lost Fox Inn
- Oversee the daily operations of the Lost Fox Tavern, ensuring high standards of presentation, ambiance, hospitality, and cleanliness
- Hire, train, and manage FOH & BOH team members with assistance from General Manager & Head Chef
- Ability to cover any FOH position as needed including host/front door, expeditor, runner, server and/or bartender. Must be comfortable working behind an upscale bar
- Monitor inventory levels weekly and communicate supply needs for replenishment
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency
- Handle customer inquiries and feedback in a professional and courteous manner
- Collaborate with BOH to ensure menu consistency and prompt service
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Maintain a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth
- Prep for restaurant service and events including stocking bars, batching cocktails, making syrups and prepping garnishes
- Update and print dining and beverage menus
- Manage end of night cleaning and resetting of the restaurant
We're Looking For a Candidate Who Has:
- A 10/10 personality and deep love of hospitality
- Minimum 3 years restaurant management experience
- Extensive knowledge of beer, wine & spirits
- Extensive previous bartending and service experience
- An insatiable appetite to stay current on industry changes and trends to ensure our dining and beverage program is compelling and thought provoking
- The ability to work within and inspire a talented and capable team
- A need to work in a fast-paced environment that will pivot between restaurant service and on-site events including weddings and private dinners
- Passion for detail, consistency, and timing
- A desire to learn, grow and evolve as a hospitality professional
- The ability to communicate clearly, positively and proactively with all departments to ensure a great staff/guest experience
- Experience working with Google Suite, RESY & Toast POS.
- Ability to accurately inventory beer, wine and spirits for ordering purposes preferred but not required.
Weekly Schedule (Approximate):
- Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm (Currently a prep day which will transition to Thursday night dinner shift by October)
- Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm
- Saturday 2:00pm-10:30pm
- Sunday 1:00pm-9:30pm
- Monday 1:00pm-9:30pm
Reports To:
- General Manager
Compensation & Benefits:
- $65k Annual Salary
- 25% Staff Discount
- 40 Hours Sick Pay
- 5 Days Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Available
- 401k + Match
- EOY Performance Based Bonus
- Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Off
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, personable and excited to be a part of a well-established hospitality brand. Lost Fox Inn is proud to pay its team a living wage, offer work/life balance and provide advancement opportunities.
Please reach out for immediate consideration - we're looking forward to meeting YOU!