Sommelier

Job Description

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.

The day to day:

• 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

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality is an asset
• 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.

Additional Information

This is an existing role with a current vacancy.

Salary range: $55,000- $65,000 + gratuities

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.

Compensation: 55000 to 65000 (CAD) (YEARLY)