Sommelier / Wine Steward

Job Description

Hawksworth Restaurant Group is looking for interested Sommeliers and Commis Sommeliers to join Hawksworth and Nightingale's Wine Team.

Nightingale's approach to dining introduces simple seasonal dishes packed with natural flavour that focus on quality, excellence and fun. Served up in a lively space, our fresh crudo and charcuterie, creative house-made pastas, pizzas, crisp salads and seasonal veggie dishes can be enjoyed with friends old and new; paired with local craft beers, complementing wines or on-tap gin & tonics from the buzzing bar.

Hawksworth Restaurant is world renown and celebrates Vancouver's cultural diversity and natural environment with showcase ingredient-led, contemporary cuisine. Hawksworth is located in the heart of the city at Georgia and Howe Streets within the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia.

We are currently looking for educated and enthusiastic full-time Sommeliers to join our amazing team of wine professionals!

Who Are You :

• You have expert knowledge about grape varieties or regions, along with harvest times, climates, history, vineyard(s), and soils
• You're constantly updating your knowledge with current trends while deepening your understanding of the winemaking process
• You have the ability to answer a vast number of questions from patrons as well as peers
• You are active in the wine community constantly attending and developing your palate through formal wine tastings, trade fairs, and tasting groups

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a similar restaurant setting

The ideal candidate will have a sommelier certification (or be working towards the final level)

Quick reaction times with accuracy and integrity

Fantastic, proven communication skills

If you feel that you can contribute to our people and culture, please reply with a cover letter and resume detailing why you feel you would be a great asset to the Hawksworth Restaurant Group team.

We thank all applicants that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements :

WSET 4

Work Permit