Gucci Restaurant Manager
Gucci in Florence seeks a Restaurant Manager for Gucci Osteria to lead front‑of‑house operations and manage the wine cellar.
Overview
Gucci is a leading international luxury House within the Kering group, renowned for its fusion of Italian craftsmanship, innovative design, and cultural influence. The brand extends its creative vision into hospitality projects such as Gucci Osteria, offering employees a highly curated environment where design, gastronomy, and service excellence intersect.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, organise and mentor the front-of-house team, fostering professional development and high service standards.
- Actively coordinate and supervise service during operations with a constant hands-on presence on the floor.
- Oversee the wine cellar including stock control, procurement coordination and cellar organisation.
- Develop and promote a strong wine culture within the team through training and daily practice.
- Monitor and analyse operational performance using Excel and produce management reports.
- Prepare presentations and operational documentation using PowerPoint for leadership review.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to maintain and evolve Gucci Osteria hospitality standards and guest experience.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in fine dining or Michelin‑starred restaurant environments.
- Deep wine knowledge and prior experience managing a structured wine cellar.
- Demonstrated leadership with experience in team development and performance management.
- Hands‑on, service-oriented approach with the ability to remain highly present during service.
- Excellent organisational aptitude and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for operational analysis and reporting.
Skills
Experience
Solid, demonstrable experience in upscale fine dining or Michelin‑starred restaurants with responsibility for front‑of‑house management and the administration of a structured wine cellar. Experience leading teams through high‑pressure service periods and implementing wine programmes is essential.
Education
Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Oenology, or equivalent professional experience in fine dining; relevant sommelier qualifications will be considered an asset.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Cerulean lists 69 open roles in Florence, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 268 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
The workplace combines Gucci’s creative, design‑led ethos with the discipline of high‑end hospitality; employees operate in an exacting, internationally oriented environment that values craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence. Collaboration, continuous learning—particularly around gastronomy and wine—and a guest‑centric mentality define day‑to‑day culture.
About Cerulean
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