Job Overview:
The Bearfoot Bistro is excited to be hiring a Floor Sommelier. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to dramatically accelerate their wine career, working with the deepest cellar in western Canada.
As a Sommelier you will be an active member of the service team, and a key point of contact for our guests. The ideal candidate will be adept at reading diners and meeting them where they are in knowledge: making recommendations as easy to understand or sophisticated as needed, without patronizing. A general knowledge of world wine regions and styles is expected, but a helpful demeanor, an eagerness to learn, and being a pleasure to work with are more important than experience. While on the floor, you will also monitor service throughout the room and jump in where needed.
Requirements:
We are looking for candidates who are poised, polished, and personable. Fluency in reading, writing, and spoken English is also required. This position requires standing for the majority of the shift and involves lifting up to 23kg. This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Works and reports directly to the Wine Director/General Manager and Management team.
- Wine service and assistance of 110+ page wine list during high volume dining hours.
- Setup in preparation for dinner service in a 198+ seat capacity restaurant.
- Aids in creating, serving and explaining wine pairings for the Chef tasting menu.
- Keeping wine fridges and cellar full, orderly, and accurate for service and month end inventory.
- Is on the floor during service to aiding and meeting the needs of our guests and to perform wine service.
- Educates the team on our wines by the glass selection.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of our new and regular clientele’s preferences and customizing our service for their special and unique occasions and experiences.
- Conducting cellar tours, hosting Tasting Tours of Whistler and providing Champagne sabering instructions and demonstrations for our guests.
Preferred qualifications & skills
- At minimum 2 years’ experience in a premium food and beverage operation.
- Exceptional communication skills, command of English language.
- Hold a professionally recognized Sommelier certification from WSET, CMS, ISG or equivalent.
- Highly committed to a premium level of service and precise table side manners.
- Comfortable dealing with media, public speaking, and VIP guests.
Join our team as a Sommelier and elevate our guests' dining experience with your expertise in wine selection and service. Starting at $20/hr + gratuities based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- British Columbia: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Sommelier certification from WSET, CMS, ISG or other valued (preferred)
Location:
- British Columbia (preferred)
Work Location: In person
