Sommelier - Auberge du Pommier

Company Description

Auberge du Pommier is a distinguished Toronto institution, celebrated for its refined French-inspired cuisine, elegant ambiance, and consistently warm, attentive service. Renowned for combining culinary excellence with timeless hospitality, the restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience that delights guests and leaves a lasting impression. This is an ideal environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about upholding tradition, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, and contributing to memorable, high-caliber dining experiences. Team members have the opportunity to develop their craft within a respected and established culinary legacy while delivering service that embodies both elegance and genuine care.

What's in it for you:

• Shared gratuities
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Dining allowance and clothing allowance
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Group life and disability insurance
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fund
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

The Auberge du Pommier Sommelier articulates and drives the wine vision to delight our guests and inspire our front of house team. The Sommelier will interact with guests by sharing food knowledge. They will also assist with management of day-to-day operations of the restaurant including staffing, cost controls, training and development, budgeting and active floor management during service, all while ensuring emotional service and culinary excellence.

THE DAY TO DAY:

• Responsible for the overall wine vision
• Management of wine inventory & costing
• Lead staff training and development in the areas of wine service, food pairings, and overall service excellence
• Assist guests with beverage selections, by guiding them through our diverse wine program. Always putting the guest first
• Work with the Chef de Cuisine and Auberge du Pommier Kitchen to create creative and inspiring wine and food pairings
• Continue to keep well informed of industry trends and product innovation and develop relationships with suppliers and external networks by attending tastings and industry events
• Perform opening, mid, and closing manager responsibilities
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality is an asset
• 5 years experience working in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining restaurant, as a sommelier
• Minimum WSET 3 or CMS Certified equivalent
• Passion for food, wine and culinary excellence
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work, while managing staff
• Shift Work for opens, mids, closes, weekends including Sundays, and holidays
• Will work both ALC lunch & dinner services and private events
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

This is an existing role with a current vacancy.

Salary range: $55,000- $65,000 + gratuities

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.