Junior Sommelier

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

A member of Relais & Châteaux with Three MICHELIN Keys, Fogo Island Inn is a 29-room luxury hotel, built on principles of sustainability and respect for nature and culture. The Inn is a community asset, owned by the charity Shorefast, and 100 percent of operating surpluses are reinvested into Shorefast’s work to secure a resilient future for Fogo Island.

Our work has garnered significant international interest including a feature on 60 Minutes and in The New York Times’ 52 Places for a Changed World. The mission of Shorefast is to build, learn, and share economic development practices that catalise the assets of local places, starting with Fogo Island.

Learn more about us : fogoislandinn.ca

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Junior Sommelier needs to be a driven and passionate person with a desire to do better each day. They must possess a sensitivity and respect for the history and culture of rural Newfoundland and be committed to upholding the vision and goals of Fogo Island Inn, Shorefast Foundation, and other affiliated organizations. A positive attitude, humble, storyteller, passion, great communication skills, work under pressure, empathy, knowledge, curiosity, open-mindedness, and a hospitality professional are just a few of the skills required as our sommelier. We expect our Junior Sommelier to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and to respect our status as a social business with their desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the community.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reporting to the Food + Beverage Manager and collaborating with the Sommelier, this position will be responsible for assisting the Sommelier with the Inn’s wine sales and inventory while providing quality service to all guests of the Fogo Island Inn and supporting the management team as needed.
• Work with beverage manager / head sommelier to vet producers
• Submit paperwork for Private Orders
• Inventory
• Ensure that par stocks are met, and orders put away and accounted for
• Add and update wines on POS system.
• Liquor room free of clutter, boxes broken down and recycled, swept and mopped regularly
• Work on the floor and communicate about guest needs to staff and head sommeliers.
• Follow and track pairing program.
• Assure that all BEO’s are met and set up, including rooms with automatic wine replenishment.

Qualifications

Experience working in award winning restaurant environments preferred.

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@fogoislandinn.ca, with the subject line “Junior Sommelier”. Questions about this position may also be directed here.

Deadline for Applications : Until filled.

We are grateful for all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We endeavour to foster an accessible work environment and to ensure all in our care feel safe and valued. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to accommodate a more accessible or inclusive application process.

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