Gucci Head Restaurant Manager
Gucci in Florence seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house and wine cellar operations at Gucci Osteria.
Overview
Gucci is a globally recognized Italian luxury House known for its craftsmanship, creativity and strong fashion identity. Part of the Kering group, the brand extends its aesthetic into hospitality projects such as Gucci Osteria, blending haute cuisine with the House’s design language and high standards of service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, organise and develop the front-of-house team, ensuring consistent delivery of luxury hospitality standards.
- Maintain an active, hands-on presence on the floor to coordinate service and uphold guest experience during operations.
- Oversee the wine cellar with responsibility for stock control, inventory accuracy and cellar organisation.
- Cultivate and promote wine culture across the team through training, tastings and service standards.
- Monitor and analyse operational performance using Excel; prepare clear, executive-ready reports and presentations in PowerPoint.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to sustain and evolve Gucci Osteria’s service standards and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven background in fine dining, ideally within Michelin-starred restaurants.
- Extensive wine knowledge and demonstrable experience managing a structured wine cellar.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities with a hands-on management style.
- Excellent organisational skills with close attention to operational detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and performance analysis.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in high-end or Michelin-starred dining environments, with a track record of leading front-of-house teams and managing wine programmes and cellar operations.
Education
Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent professional experience in luxury hospitality.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. 69 luxury roles are listed in Florence on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Tuscany region, Cerulean lists 268 open positions — 3 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 1.295 open roles in Italy, including 27 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The House fosters a culture that interweaves Italian craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, demanding excellence while encouraging personal expression. Employees operate within a rigorous yet collaborative environment where hospitality, attention to detail and brand integrity are paramount.
About Cerulean
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