Oliver & Bonacini

Hospitality

Sommelier

$55–65k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sommelier at Oliver & Bonacini. Skills: wine vision, guest interaction, food pairings. articulate and drive the wine vision. interact with guests by sharing food knowledge”

What You'll Achieve.

delight our guests; culinary excellence

Industry & Context.

Hospitality
Eligibility Requirements

Shift Work for opens, mids, closes, weekends including Sundays, and holidays, Will work both ALC lunch & dinner services and private events

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years experience working in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining restaurant, as a sommelier, Minimum CMS Certified or equivalent, Legally eligible to work in Canada

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

articulate and drive the wine vision

interact with guests by sharing food knowledge

assist with management of day-to-day operations of the restaurant including staffing

training and development

budgeting and active floor management during service

ensure emotional service and culinary excellence

Management of wine inventory & costing

Lead staff training and development in the areas of wine service

and overall service excellence

Assist guests with beverage selections

by guiding them through our diverse wine program

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

and closing manager responsibilities

Other duties as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

inspire our front of house team; Work with the Chef de Cuisine

Communication Scope

sharing food knowledge; guiding guests through our diverse wine program

Process & Methodology

organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work, while managing staff

Full Job Description

Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian. What’s in it for you? * 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 * Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await! 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 indus

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