Sommelier - Canoe Restaurant
Oliver & Bonacini•Toronto, ON
•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Canoe Sommelier articulates and drives the wine vision to delight our guests and inspire our front of house team. The Sommelier will interact with guests by sharing food knowledge. They will also assist with management of day-to-day operations of the restaurant including staffing, cost controls, training and development, budgeting and active floor management during service, all while ensuring emotional service and culinary excellence.
Requirements
- 5 years experience working in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining restaurant, as a sommelier
- Minimum CMS Certified or equivalent
- Passion for food, wine and culinary excellence
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work, while managing staff
- Shift Work for opens, mids, closes, weekends including Sundays, and holidays
- Will work both ALC lunch & dinner services and private events
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality is an asset
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall wine vision
- Management of wine inventory & costing
- Lead staff training and development in the areas of wine service, food pairings, and overall service excellence
- Assist guests with beverage selections, by guiding them through our diverse wine program. Always putting the guest first
- Work with the Chef de Cuisine to create inspiring wine and food pairings
- Continue to keep well informed of industry trends and product innovation and develop relationships with suppliers and external networks by attending tastings and industry events
- Perform opening, mid, and closing manager responsibilities
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Shared gratuities
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our employee assistance program
- Group life and disability insurance
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- RRSP matching
- Employee referral program
- Professional development fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
