Sommelier - Canoe Restaurant

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation, sick, and personal day

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Dining/Clothing allowance

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance program

Group life and disability insurance

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Professional development fund

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is seeking a Sommelier for Canoe, to articulate and drive the wine vision while guiding front-of-house teams. You will lead wine service, education, and guest interactions, ensuring exceptional service and culinary excellence in a fine dining setting.

You will manage inventory, costs, and staff development, collaborating with culinary leadership on compelling wine and food pairings while staying ahead of industry trends and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in hospitality, preferably as a sommelier in fine dining.
• CMS Certification or equivalent is required.
• Passion for food, wine and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall wine vision and program.
• Manage wine inventory and costing.
• Lead staff training in wine service and food pairings.
• Assist guests with beverage selections and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine on wine–food pairings.

Skills

Staff training

Wine service

Budgeting

Staff management

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Hospitality or Business

Job description

Company 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!

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 Cuisineto createinspiring 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 yearsexperience 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

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