Sommelier - Canoe Restaurant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shared gratuities

Paid time off

Dining allowance

Clothing allowance

Gym discount

Employee assistance program

Group life & disability insurance

Dining discount at O&B restaurants

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Canoe Sommelier at Oliver & Bonacini crafts and communicates the wine vision to elevate the dining experience, guiding guests through our curated program with warmth and expertise. You will manage wine inventory, collaborate with the culinary team, train staff, and ensure superb service during service, private events, and daily operations, while upholding the high standards of Canoe.

This role requires strong hospitality leadership, cost awareness, and a passion for pairing wine with

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in hospitality, preferably in fine dining as a sommelier.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Hospitality or Business is an asset.
• CMS Certification or equivalent.
• Passion for food, wine and culinary excellence.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a large workload and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall wine vision and guest beverage experience.
• Manage wine inventory and costing.
• Lead staff training in wine service, pairings, and service excellence.
• Assist guests with beverage selections and guide them through the wine program.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine to create wine and food pairings.
• Attend tastings and industry events to stay informed on trends and suppliers.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing manager responsibilities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Staff leadership

Hospitality excellence

Customer service

Business acumen

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Hospitality or Business

CMS Certification

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 55,000 - CAD 65,000 - yearly

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
• 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
• 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

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