Food and Beverage Supervisor

Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co. is New England's premier beverage and culinary destination. Set just minutes from downtown Newport yet spanning over 100-acres of preserved farmland, our guests and employees alike enjoy the natural and expansive surrounds of our vineyards while just minutes from the beaches and all that Newport has to offer. Family owned and operated for over 25 years, we are an experience-lead organization, looking to grow our team of entrepreneurial and creative individuals who are innovative and guest-forward. We grow over 60-acres of grapes, supply our 100% scratch culinary program from our estate-grown garden and a network of local farm partners, welcome thousands of guests each year through our doors and private events, and brew the freshest small-batch brews.

Newport Vineyards is looking a FOH supervisor/Server to assist our front of house team with in our winery and brewery. Must have a solid customer service experience, flexible schedule, and a good work ethic.

This is a hybrid position with some serving/bartending shifts along with some floor supervising/managing shifts. The hourly pay listed is for the supervisor shifts. Serving and bartending shifts are tipped based.

We are looking for bright, driven, positive candidates to join our Front of House Retail team. Must have a passion for farm to table food, beverage, and excellent customer service. Candidates must be able to meet and exceed our goal of customer expectations and satisfaction during their visit with us.

· Excellent customer service skills: Essential that you maintain an energetic, friendly and positive attitude at all times

· Guest education on food, cocktails, wine, beer and spirits

· Serve customers in a friendly and timely manner

· Use upselling techniques

· Organization, cleanliness of restaurant equipment

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time

· Must be able to lift 50lbs

· Must be TIPS certified

· Work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful environment

· Work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends

· Able to work on a POS system

· Protects establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middletown, RI 02842: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $22