Block Island Resorts

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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 1st, 2025 to October 1st, 2025.

    Bartender

    Block Island

    The Oar, a 280-seat, high-volume restaurant, has openings for a bartender that can work from May 18, 2025 to October 3, 2025. Must have at least two years of volume experience. 

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

    Sushi Chef

    The Oar is a seasonal high-volume family-owned 280-seat waterfront restaurant seeking a qualified Sushi Chef for the upcoming 2024 summer season. Located on beautiful Block Island, a small island off the coast of Rhode Island, which is accessible only by ferry. We are requiring a chef with five years of experience that can work independently as well as be a team player. You will be expected to produce rolls, nigiri, and sushi efficiently and neatly in a high-pressure restaurant setting. Position runs from May 22, 2025 to October 3, 2025 with a six-day work week, and compensation is hourly based on your experience, skills, and dedication. This is a challenging sushi bar producing over 80 thousand rolls over six months. Must be able to relocate for the 2023 summer season. For this position, we offer a studio apartment. To apply, please send a current resume along with current references. Zoom interviews are available on most days. Please respond to theoar@biresorts.com if you would like to know more. You can also go to www.blockislandresorts.com for more info on the company and the island.

    Servers and Bartenders

    The Oar, a 280-seat, high-volume restaurant, has openings for servers and bartenders that can work from May 18, 2025 to October 3, 2025. Must have at least two years of volume experience. 

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

    Janitorial Staff

    The Oar, a 280-seat, high-volume restaurant is seeking a lead custodian responsible for the overall cleanliness of the restaurant for the 2025 summer season. Positions run from May 22, 2025 to October 3, 2025 with a six-day work week.

    Candidates must be able to relocate for the summer season and housing is available at $85/week. Housing is only available for employees who are available to work for the full season. 

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow. 

    Front Desk Associate

    Assist the guests of the hotel throughout all the stages of their stay. Positions run from May to early October with a six-day work week.

    Housing is available at $85/week and candidates must be able to relocate to Block Island for the summer.

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

    Breakfast Manager

    The 1661 Inn on beautiful Block Island, located off the coast of Rhode Island, is seeking a breakfast manager for the upcoming 2024 summer season. The manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the continental breakfast and ensuring a high-quality experience for guests. Candidates are expected to be on time and ready for shifts.

    Positions run from May to October with a six-day work week.

    This position would require relocating to Block Island and living in a single bedroom within staff housing.

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

     

    Chambermaid

    The 1661 Inn on beautiful Block Island, located off the coast of Rhode Island, is seeking a seasonal Chambermaid for the upcoming 2024 summer season.

    Positions run from May to October with a six-day work week. Candidates must be able to relocate for the 2024 summer season, housing is available.

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

    Bellhop

    The 1661 Inn is seeking a seasonal bellhop for the upcoming 2024 summer season. Excellent customer service skills are a must. Able to carry or lift objects fifty pounds or greater without assistance. Must have a valid driver's license. 

    Positions run from May to mid-October with a six-day work week. Must be able to relocate for the 2024 summer season as there is housing available.

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

    Laundry Attendants

    The 1661 Inn on beautiful Block Island, located off the coast of Rhode Island, is seeking laundry attendants for the upcoming 2024 summer season. Able to carry or lift heavier objects without assistance.

    Positions run from May to October with a six-day work week. Candidates must be able to relocate for the summer and we have housing available for $85/week.

    Please include your resume, current references, and exact dates of availability in an email to theoar@biresorts.com. Zoom interview to follow.

How to Apply

To be considered for employment all applicants must submit a current resume, references, and exact dates of availability. Our season runs from early May to Early October. Phone Q&A followed with a Skype or Zoom interview. All Cook and Housekeeping H2B Applicants must apply through MTL only. MLT Website Link 

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