Sommelier Job at Relais & Chteaux, Westerly, RI

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  • Relais & Chteaux
  • Westerly, RI

Job Description

Company Description

Primary Job Responsibilities:
  • Constantly and consistently exhibit Ocean House core values and standards of behavior including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards
  • Serves as the ambassador to the Ocean House wine program internally and externally.
  • Service our guests with utmost professionalism and knowledge.
  • Maintains the Ocean House's wine cellar.
  • Assists Wine Director in Resort related catered events.
  • Liaises with all associates and managers to provide wine service in all aspects to our guests.

The ability to interact with management and staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role. Expert level verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the organization, cleanliness, stocking (rotating of inventory) of all wine cellars and store rooms.
  • Receives deliveries and confirms accuracy of invoices
  • Keeping out of stock list up to date
  • Provides all manner of wine service for all Food and Beverage outlets
  • Sets wine station for service
  • Assists Wine Director in monthly inventories
  • Assists Wine Director in staff training and motivation
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with guests, members and co-workers

Qualifications:
  • Introductory level certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent association.
  • Minimum one year experience in fine dining (Forbes four star or higher) service.
  • The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of wine knowledge, sales and service.
  • This person must be exceedingly well organized, able to adapt to various situations, personable, willing to learn and grow and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small resort delivering the highest caliber of service to its guests.
  • Skilled in organizing resources and prioritizing.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
  • Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.
  • Knowledge of POS, ordering, invoice systems
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation. Including Microsoft office and Wine List software.
  • Knowledge of Classic and Modern wine regions from around the world.
  • Expert people and sales skills
  • Communicate effectively as a liaison between FOH and BOH to ensure guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible
  • Engage guests with a pleasant greeting and discreet name usage while performing duties
  • Assisting in all dining areas with service of wine, beverages, food and service as a whole, up to and including serving tables.
  • All Forbes behavioral standards as they relate to Fine Dining and All Day Dining
  • Able to describe with considerable detail all items on all menus
  • Safe food handling practices must be followed

Job Description

Qualifications:
  • Introductory level certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent association.
  • Minimum one year experience in fine dining (Forbes four star or higher) service.
  • The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of wine knowledge, sales and service.
  • This person must be exceedingly well organized, able to adapt to various situations, personable, willing to learn and grow and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small resort delivering the highest caliber of service to its guests.
  • Skilled in organizing resources and prioritizing.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
  • Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.
  • Knowledge of POS, ordering, invoice systems
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation. Including Microsoft office and Wine List software.
  • Knowledge of Classic and Modern wine regions from around the world.
  • Expert people and sales skills
  • Communicate effectively as a liaison between FOH and BOH to ensure guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible
  • Engage guests with a pleasant greeting and discreet name usage while performing duties
  • Assisting in all dining areas with service of wine, beverages, food and service as a whole, up to and including serving tables.
  • All Forbes behavioral standards as they relate to Fine Dining and All Day Dining
  • Able to describe with considerable detail all items on all menus
  • Safe food handling practices must be followed

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please apply direct at Careers - Ocean House (oceanhouseri.com) Relais & Chteaux

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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