Sommelier

6 days ago

Richmond, Canada Sonora Resort Full time

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Job description

The Dining Room Sommelier will have a passion for excellence in guest service, experience in developing wine programs and extensive knowledge of wines and wine pairings. They will assist with direction and of the Sonora wine program including supervising and training direct reports on wine program and ensuring a world class fine dining experience for our guests.

Job Duties

Set expectations and hold the team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
Manage the wine cellar and ensure its fully stocked.
Manage reservations and floor plans.
Greet and seat guests.
Assist with managing the floor or expediting when needed.
Edit, print and ensure menus are current.
Assist with monthly inventory.
POS programming and reporting.
Ensure all daily and weekly cleaning tasks are completed and up to standards.
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the dining room and stations.
Knowledgeable of all regular and special menu items as well as any changes daily.
Able to read service tickets and deliver food to the correct seat numbers.
Assist bartenders with service and stocking duties.
Physically demanding and repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, combination of sitting, walking, standing for extended periods of time, bending, crouching, kneeling.

**Strong fundamental knowledge of**:
Wine varieties, regions, and origins
Contents of the Sonora wine cellar
Current market values
Spirits and cocktails

This is a seasonal position that works on site at the Resort in shift work rotations. Seeking a start date of mid-April.

All staff are provided with complimentary single bedroom accommodations. Complimentary wifi, cable TV and internet calling provided in each staff room.
Complimentary meals, snacks and beverages provided from our Staff Kitchen
Water taxi transportation is provided to and from Campbell River for scheduled work shifts
Staff are required to leave the resort on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing further transportation and accommodation thereafter.
Team Amenities on site include a staff lounge, fitness facility, hot tub, outdoor staff lounge area, access to trout ponds, hiking trails and Florence lake where a canoe and stand-up paddleboards are available for staff use.

**Enjoy other great work perks such as**:
25% off at Sonora's Gift Shop and Island Currents Spa (Services & products)
Special room rate for Employees & immediate family members visiting Sonora Resort
Staff social events and opportunities to experience adventure tours & activities
An Employee & Family Assistance Program offering counseling and mental health supports.
Employee Referral Bonus Program
We offer competitive wages, paid hourly, with opportunities for overtime, plus gratuities.
Profile description
Five (5) years of experience in fine dining service
1-2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a fine dining setting.
High School Diploma required. Any additional education or experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, or related fields would be an asset.
Experience working with a POS system.
WSET qualifications, 1, 2 and 3 or ISG Sommelier certification required.
Comprehensive knowledge of wine, spirits and alcohol.
Must be fluent in English, second language an asset.
First Aid certificates are an asset.
Must have a valid serving it right number.
Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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