Sommelier - Toronto Beach Club

**TORONTO BEACH CLUB **is currently hiring a **SOMMELIER** to join our FOH team

**TORONTO BEACH CLUB **is a new and exciting restaurant concept by Toronto’s Scale Hospitality Group (Shook, Lapinou, The Miller Tavern, The Wheatsheaf Tavern). Located at Woodbine Beach, **TORONTO BEACH CLUB** is a true expression of the Mediterranean, through its colourful menu and thoughtful décor. Designed as the ultimate culinary and entertainment hot spot, the club boasts one of Toronto’s most scenic, elevated dining experiences, alongside a coveted roster of late-night performers and DJs.

The **SOMMELIER** is an integral contributor to the overall success of the restaurant.

The **SOMMELIER** manages the daily restaurant operation and supports the General Manager in their pursuit and delivery of consistent and excellent guest experiences, while effectively enforcing the company’s policies and procedures.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Personnel Management**:

- Support the General Manager in full cycle recruitment, training and development, performance evaluation and progressive discipline action, if required
- Manage staff, deliver daily briefings, providing feedback in the moment; maintain a high level of employee morale and energy
- Monitor and coach staff performance and hold staff accountable for their performance, ensuring guest’s experiences meet the highest standards

**Sommelier**:

- Create and update the wine list in coordination with the General Manager
- Assist guests with wine selection based on their personal tastes and food choices; inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
- Manage the wine inventory and order products as needed; cost all wine to ensure restaurant stays within targets laid out by the Director of Operations
- Oversee cocktail lists with Bar Manager, verify costs and inventory are at proper target
- Train FOH staff on available wines

**Operational Execution**:

- Manage daily operations including cleanliness, organization, revenue opportunities and staffing levels
- Quickly and accurately identify critical information and make independent judgments in accordance with company philosophies and business practices
- Provide exceptional guest service, thereby setting the standard for all employees
- Respond to customer complaints promptly through service recovery and implement change when necessary, to optimize consistent guest satisfaction
- Maintain high levels of quality control, hygiene, health and safety; uphold professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 3+ years’ experience as a Manager of a high volume, similar environment
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business/Hospitality Management/Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent is an asset
- Wine education is a must
- Sommelier accreditation is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial and operational management
- Must possess strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage staff at all levels; exceptional interpersonal skills
- High personal integrity, professionalism and maturity
- Must possess strong attention to detail; proven problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional guest service orientation and passion for all things food and beverage
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and retain information quickly

**WHY WORK FOR US?**
- Competitive Wages
- Discounts at all ICONINK / Scale Hospitality Group Restaurants
- Corporate Goodlife Fitness Rates
- FUN Team and Culture
- Medical/Dental Group Health Benefits
- Training, Development and Education Reimbursement

**SCALE HOSPITALITY GROUP** recognizes its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and, upon request, will provide accommodation in the recruitment processes to the point of undue hardship.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Are you located in Toronto, ON?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada and have a valid SIN?