Sommelier - Leo at The Westin

  • Full-time

Company Description

COMING SOON! 

Located at Le Westin Tremblant, Léo will be an upscale hub for all-day dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as takeout,  Léo will offer high-quality yet approachable fare for resort guests and the après-ski crowd. From light and bright seafood and salads to steakhouse favourites, there will be something for every appetite on the menu. Québécois in inspiration with multicultural culinary accents throughout, Léo’s menus will be constantly evolving, adapting to the seasons and stock of local producers. Apply today to join our team!

Situé dans l’hôtel Le Westin Tremblant, Léo sera un pôle branché pour tous les repas de la journée. Du déjeuner au souper en passant par le dîner, de même qu’en mets pour emporter, Léo offrira des repas de grande qualité tout en étant accessibles aux invités de l’hôtel et à la foule de l’après-ski. Que ce soit des fruits de mer, une salade ou encore un mets préféré sur le grill, il y en aura pour tous les goûts. D’inspiration québécoise avec un accent culinaire multiculturel, le menu de Léo évoluera constamment au gré des saisons et selon l’arrivage des producteurs locaux. Postulez dès maintenant pour faire partie de notre équipe!

What’s in it for you? 

  • Gratuity Sharing 
  • Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
  • 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage

Job Description

The O&B 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

Qualifications

  • Experience working in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining restaurant, as a sommelier
  • Sommelier designation is required: Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), CAPS, or DipWSET
  • Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality is an asset
  • 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
  • Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.