Oliver & Bonacini
Hospitality
Sommelier
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“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.
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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