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Sommelier at Castle Hill Inn

Job Details

Newport, RI
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary

Description

Castle Hill Inn is looking for a Sommelier to join the team.

Nestled on 40 acres overlooking the southwestern corner of Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn – a Relais & Chateaux hotel – is a coastal haven where guests come to relax and rejuvenate against a spectacular New England backdrop, a location that is second to none. The property features guest rooms that are perched on the sand dunes of our private beach, a banquet facility, and two restaurants featuring the talents of the culinary team. Castle Hill Inn is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Sommelier role, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of all daily restaurant operations.

About You: You have a strong hospitality and service background whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally.

Essential Duties:

  • Ensuring a quality guest experience by managing all areas of the restaurant’s daily operations
  • Hiring, training, and development of employees and managers
  • Hands on training and development of all service positions, specific areas to include: Guest Service, Etiquette, Food and Beverage Knowledge
  • Oversight of and approval of weekly scheduling
  • Reconciling, invoicing, and inventory

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation $60,000-$80,000/Year
  • Ability Assist (EAP)
  • Great 401K match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
  • 35% discount when dining in our locations
  • Perk Spot options
  • Discounted BJ’s Membership
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus
  • RI/MA Sick Leave
  • Depending on your hours, you may also be eligible for:
    • Flex spending account
    • Excellent health benefits
    • HRA

About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company?  If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses!  We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years as a Sommelier in a fine dining establishment
  • Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
  • Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
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