Sommelier

The Beach House is looking for a driven Sommelier to bring our wine program to the next level. As the champion of our wine program, you’ll bring our Head Office Beverage Development (BD) initiatives to life—tracking progress, aligning teams, meeting deadlines, and ensuring flawless execution.

You’re more than a wine expert; you’re a master of menu rollouts, a meticulous organizer, and a natural leader who thrives on collaboration. With a knack for storytelling and a love for creating order out of chaos, you approach every task with the precision of a seasoned project manager and the passion to make a strong impact with our guests and partners alike.

If you’re ready to take ownership, tell a story with every glass, and help us grow, this is the role for you.

As a Sommelier, you will:

• Be the captain of wine service:
• Ensure all wines are served properly and in ideal conditions (ie: freshness, temperature, glassware cleanliness, etc)
• Provide table-side suggestions, storytelling and service to as many tables as possible
• Open all premium wine bottles for guests
• Be the point of contact for all Front of House leaders and partners for any questions related to wine knowledge and/or service
• Facilitate wine training, both introductory and ongoing, for all Front of House partners
• Assist all other managers with providing exemplary service to all guests on the floor
• Manage our wine program
• Maintain inventory including weekly counts & ordering
• Liaise with sales reps on out of stock items identifying substitutions where needed
• Responsible for new wine menu rollouts (ie: limiting deadstock, ordering & training new products)
• Ensure menus are correct, ie: vintages, spelling, etc.
• Work with our Corporate Beverage Director on the wine menu, identifying low-sellers and making strategic suggestions for additions
• Identify specific sales goals and track & report on category performance

What we need from you:

• A serious passion for wine, service, and how wine can play a huge role in great service
• Self-motivation and the desire to own the wine program with all that comes with it
• 5 years hospitality experience - Bar Manager and/or Leadership experience a significant plus
• A Wine knowledge certification - WSET 2 or higher
• Experience with wine, liquor, or beer suppliers is an asset
• Fine dining experience is an asset
• Major Microsoft Excel skills is a big asset
• Project management experience is an asset

What’s in it for you:

• Salary range up to $65,000 - $70,000 annually, plus the perks and benefits below
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
• Leadership meal budget + employee discounts
• Mentorship, Growth, and Leadership programs
• In-house training programs and mentorship from talented leaders
• Opportunity for advancement with a goal to run a restaurant and make a meaningful impact on our service team
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• A healthy lifestyle spending account to support you in living your best life

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The Beach House is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.