Senior Wine Consultant/Sommelier
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Contract
Strewn Inc
Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Ontario
For the past 26 years, Strewn has been crafting award-winning, small lot wines that represent the Niagara terroir, express varietal characteristics and reflect vintage variation. Our wines include age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons, Cabernet Francs and Merlots, rich, fuller-bodied Chardonnays and fresh aromatic whites. We offer personalized guest wine experiences that set us apart.
We are seeking a Senior Wine Consultant or Sommelier to join our Hospitality Team on a parttime or fulltime basis.
The ideal candidate has formal wine education (WSET 3 or Sommelier certification preferred) and at least five years progressive wine service experience in a high-end restaurant, wine bar or winery.
You will deliver positive and memorable guest tasting experiences, developing relationships that lead to wine sales, wine club memberships, and increased brand loyalty
You are proficient at engaging guests to determine how wine relates to their lifestyle, their wine preferences, and recommending which wines will best suit their taste.
You understand the financial aspects of running multiple tasting bars and are able to manage wine inventory to minimize waste and write-offs.
You are an excellent oral and written communicator who can represent the Strewn brand in presentations and virtual wine tastings.
You are a self-motivated, high energy team player with a positive attitude and a professional manner.
You can multi-task, handle issues and solve problems that arise with minimal supervision.
We can offer a competitive compensation package and a positive, fast-paced environment where individual accomplishment is recognized and rewarded.
