Gracie’s is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant in the Providence Theater District, rooted in gracious hospitality, thoughtful cuisine, and meaningful guest connections. The Sommelier supports the excellence, creativity, brand promise, and profitability of Gracie’s while serving as a warm, knowledgeable presence on the dining room floor.
This role can also be fast-tracked and has the potential to dive in deeper to beverage studies, execution and growth. The ideal candidate is a hospitality professional with a genuine zeal for wine, strong communication skills, and the ability to make fine dining feel approachable, memorable, and aligned with Gracie’s experience.
Above all, the Sommelier helps foster a positive team culture, creates genuine guest interactions, and contributes to memorable dining experiences that reflect Gracie’s HEARTS values: Hospitality, Empathy, Aim to Educate, Reach Results, Teamwork, and Share Compassion. Learn more about the inclusive team atmosphere that we curate: Gracie's Team Culture Video
Gracie’s Ventures Will Provide:-
Hands-on involvement with the leadership team and front- and back-of-house operations.
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A warm, inclusive working environment within a people-first organizational culture.
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Opportunities to build relationships with guests, purveyors, makers, and hospitality professionals throughout Providence and Rhode Island.
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Support for continued wine education, certification growth, and professional development when aligned with performance and business needs.
Hiring Requirements:-
Minimum of 2 years of hospitality experience, with a preference of at least 1 year in beverage or wine service.
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Level 1 Sommelier certification, WSET equivalent, or comparable wine education required
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Current TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification, or willingness to complete before independently working service.
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Associate degree in Beverage Management, Hospitality, Food Service, or a related field preferred, but not required, with equivalent experience.
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Strong service presence, professional communication, and comfort educating both guests and teammates.
Key Responsibilities Include, but are Not Limited to:
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Thoughtfully plan and educate on the wine program per Hospitality & Wine Leader’s discretion and lesson outlook
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Advise and establish continuous growth and editing to our wine list and coordinate prints, Upserve POS stocks and any BTG selections on the snack menu
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Actively seek opportunities to connect with guests during service periods by being present in the MDR on the floor, acting as a SOMM on busiest evenings out of the week
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Assist in coordinating beverage series events and lead lesson plans for the restaurant when appropriate
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Help design and organize education programs and initiatives that assist the leadership teams in educating the team (i.e. lineup tastings, regular testing, purveyor visits, educational trips, etc.)
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Work with the Hospitality & Wine Leader to maintain the profitability of the wine department, maintain weekly and monthly budgetary goals
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Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with vendors and sales representatives, displaying decorum and respect in accordance with Gracie’s mission and values
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Continuously taste, research, and remain active & relevant in the industry
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Conduct monthly beverage inventory and organization of storage in a timely manner, following direction of Hospitality & Wine Leader
- Please keep in mind that these above responsibilities would be achieved AFTER basic front server training milestones are met, as a preliminary, internal requirement.
Metrics of Success
Success in this role can be measured by the following criteria:
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Guest experience: Guests feel guided, cared for, and excited by the wine program and overall dining experience.
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Memorable guest experiences.
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Positive and productive attitude and professional demeanor.
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Consistently demonstrating detailed knowledge of Gracie’s culinary and beverage menus.
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Positive and professional communication with teammates and guests alike.
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Professional presence: Consistent positive attitude, mature communication, polished floor presence, and respect for teammates, guests, and vendors.
Sommeliers at Gracie's are required to maintain a detailed working knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information. Somms, in particular, are also required to maintain a high level of knowledge of wines, including our by-the-glass selections, as well as pairing wines and bottles. Somms should also have a solid understanding of what we offer on our bar menu.
Compensation:
This position is an hourly position, plus additional gratuity. Rate is based on experience, starting from $4/hr.+ Gratuity after basic training is completed at minimum wage. Our gratuity points system will be discussed during the interview process.
We are open Wed.-Sun.
- Benefits (such as health/dental available after 90 days), wellness perks, 401K eligibility, paid sick time and continuous food and beverage education along with discounted dining.
Please tell us why you are a great fit for our team, and what it is you want to gain from this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Please email over a cover letter and/or resume if interested. More detail about Gracie's part of Gracie's Ventures
