Sommelier (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

  The Wickaninnish Inn (http://www.wickinn.com)

  500 Osprey Lane, Tofino, BC , Canada, V0R 2Z0, British Columbia

Join our Restaurant Team as the Sommelier, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property also recognized as a Forbes, AAA 4-Diamond Resort and T&L World’s Best Hotel.

As a Sommelier you will:

• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux, AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards
• Lead by example and be a pro-active member of The Pointe Restaurant Team
• Guiding guests through available food & beverage (wine/spirits) options, assisting with selections and pairings
• Stocking, product rotation & quality control for all food & beverage outlets
• Assist with the planning, organization, direction, and control of Wine & Spirit offerings within The Pointe Restaurant, On The Rocks Bar, Private Bar, Room Service, and Driftwood Cafe
• Assist the Director of F&B/Sommelier with HR functions such as assisting with hiring, training and development of the Sommelier Team, including regular employee reviews.
• Create and execute tastings and training seminars for the service team, and guests, as directed by the Director of Food & Beverage
• Support the service team and floor manager while on shift
• Assist with wine/beverage service for all service periods and outlets including room service
• Assist Sommelier Team with inventory & cellar management; Control monthly inventory and weekly ordering, assisting in creating, meeting and exceeding all restaurant wine & spirit financial goals and helping to analyze, review, and follow up on these monthly results
• Maintain cleanliness & organization of storage areas, cellar and fridges
• Familiarize yourself with the requests of Return Guests and Special Attention guests, to better serve them on the floor and look for opportunities to exceed their expectations.
• Continued education and research on new product within the food & beverage industry
• Regular team, supervisor, and food & beverage meetings

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

• Willingness to learn in a team environment while striving to exceed Relais & Chateaux, Forbes, AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards and be constantly challenged to grow within the restaurant team
• Previous experience both as a server and sommelier in a fine dining restaurant with specific focus on wine and spirit service
• A professional attitude and an appreciation for detail
• Thorough knowledge of wine, spirits and other alcohols; extensive knowledge of BC wines and Old World wines a must
• Self-motivation for continuous education about wines and spirits
• Professional and positive attitude in every aspect of the position
• Consistent punctuality and dedication
• A calm, polite and composed demeanor
• A desire to contribute exciting and innovative ideas towards the ongoing improvement of The Pointe Restaurant and the Wickaninnish Inn as a whole
• Valid Serving It Right Certification
• Sommelier Certification Diploma
• A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview

Salary/Wage: $53 000 annually plus gratuities.

How To Apply

Please submit:
Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

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