Our Company & Our Property Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 19 hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

About Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts CollectionA private Napa Ranch cultivating the future of wellbeing. Stanly Ranch - a land that was established with legacy in mind and furthers its progression now with enlightened 21st century ideals. A vanguard in the movement toward holistic wellbeing, Stanly Ranch empowers an immersive agricultural experience intended to not only revitalize those lucky enough to visit, but to leave them transformed. Guests, owners, and locals alike will be captivated by an active and engaged private ranch lifestyle uniquely curated to nourish the mind, body, and soul through a rare connection to the land and its bounty.

Core ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities for this position are:

• During meal service periods, helps the guests with selection and service of wine and spirits. With dual goals of guest satisfaction and increased beverage sales.

• Maintain complete knowledge of:

  • All Wine, beers and spirits selections available in Restaurant, Bar, Pool Bar and Private Dining.

  • Designated glassware and garnishes for drinks.

  • All menu items, preparation method, ingredients, garnishes, presentation.

  • Daily menu specials, 86'd items.

  • Restaurant, Bar layout, table/seat/station numbers, proper table set-ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range and dress code.

  • P.O.S. and manual system procedures.

  • Correct maintenance and use of equipment.

  • All department policies/service procedures.

  • Employee Handbook.

• Maintain complete knowledge and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving. 

• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. Promote positive guest relations at all times.

• Assist in overseeing the maintenance of wine storage areas, quality of coffee beverages, cleanliness of the barista area. 

• Responsible for developing and presenting beverage education presentations at the pre-service meetings. One subject per week.

• Assist in ensuring that the staff is adhering to all beverage service standards, including wine by the glass pouring standards, helping to keep costs in line.

• Assist in daily maintenance and organizing beverage storage areas. 

• Assist in beverage inventories. 

• Assist Wine Director in preparing, updating and presenting wine education modules to staff and guests.

• Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives

• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• High School graduate

• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages

• Successful completion of Certified Sommelier level in the Court of Master Sommeliers, CSW or WSET Level II

• 5 years experience as a fine dining server, captain, sommelier, Maitre d’ or equivalent.

• Ability to satisfy communication standards in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.

• Knowledge of foreign and domestic wine with emphasis on California, French and Italian wines.

• Food handling certificate

• Responsible Beverage Server certificate

• Must have full availability to include nights, weekends and holidays

Required Skills 

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding in person and by telephone

• Ability to provide legible communication.

• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours

• Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure, making sound and logical decisions quickly

• Ability to enforce resort’s standards, policies and procedures with Restaurant/Bar staff.

• Ability to prioritize work assignments, delegate work

• Ability to direct performance of Restaurant/Bar servers and bartenders follow up with corrections where needed

• Ability to motivate Restaurant/Bar service staff and maintain a cohesive team

• Ability to ascertain and assist management in staff training needs and provide such training

• Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems, exercising good judgment

• Ability to focus attention on details

• Ability to suggestively sell menu items, beverages and wines

• Ability to input and access information into P.O.S. system

• Ability to exert physical effort in transporting equipment and wares

• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties

• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information

• Ability to work without direct supervision

• Ability to anticipate and understand guests’ service needs

• Ability to ascend and descend stairs

• Ability to work nights, weekend and holidays

Preferred Qualifications 

• Artistic talent

• Computer training, preferably in Excel, Word, Adobe InDesign, Google Workplace and P.O.S.

• College degree, Hotel/Restaurant Management

•  Previous experience as a Wine Steward, Sommelier or equivalent.

• Ability to communicate in Spanish and French. 

• Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service.

• Any previous culinary training.

• Certification in alcohol awareness program.

• Certification in CPR

What Else? 

At Auberge, we are passionate about our mission to be the best-loved operator of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences. We are storytellers and story-makers, delivering simple pleasures and creating unforgettable memories. Born in Napa and inspired by the most relaxing places in the world, we prize simplicity, comfort, and beauty. Whatever role we play in Auberge, and wherever we work, we all live by the view that our core purpose is to enrich people’s lives.

If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family.

Stanly Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Stanly Ranch provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stanly Ranch complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Department: Food & Beverage/Alimentos y Bebidas
This is a pt- year round/tiempo parcial - todo el año position
Pay: $25 per hour, plus tips