Canoe Restaurant Sommelier Role
Company
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Elevate the dining experience at Canoe as a Sommelier, focusing on wine vision and guest engagement. Bring passion for food and wine while ensuring operational excellence in a fine dining setting.
The Canoe Sommelier is pivotal in crafting an inspiring wine vision that engages guests and enriches our front of house team. This role requires a deep understanding of wine service, food pairings, and the ability to manage restaurant operations, including staffing, cost control, and budget management, while delivering exceptional emotional service.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and articulate the restaurant's wine vision
• Manage wine inventory and cost effectively
• Lead training sessions on wine service and food pairings
• Guide guests through an extensive wine program
• Collaborate with the Chef to create unique pairings
Requirements:
• Post-secondary diploma in Business or Hospitality preferred
• 5 years of fine dining sommelier experience
• Minimum CMS Certification or equivalent required
• Strong passion for wine and culinary arts
• Organizational skills for dynamic work environments
This role combines wine expertise and leadership, ensuring an unforgettable experience for our guests.
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The Canoe Sommelier is pivotal in crafting an inspiring wine vision that engages guests and enriches our front of house team. This role requires a deep understanding of wine service, food pairings, and the ability to manage restaurant operations, including staffing, cost control, and budget management, while delivering exceptional emotional service.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and articulate the restaurant's wine vision
• Manage wine inventory and cost effectively
• Lead training sessions on wine service and food pairings
• Guide guests through an extensive wine program
• Collaborate with the Chef to create unique pairings
Requirements:
• Post-secondary diploma in Business or Hospitality preferred
• 5 years of fine dining sommelier experience
• Minimum CMS Certification or equivalent required
• Strong passion for wine and culinary arts
• Organizational skills for dynamic work environments
This role combines wine expertise and leadership, ensuring an unforgettable experience for our guests.
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As per the Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour effective January 1 2026 and tips cannot be used to meet this rate. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 44 hours in a work week.
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As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before starting restaurant employment. The permit must specify the employer and occupation and is valid for up to two years initially.
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Which documents are needed to apply for a restaurant job through the Government of Canada Job Bank in 2026?
As per the Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants must upload a resume, proof of SIN, and a valid work permit or Canadian citizenship document when applying via the Job Bank portal. A food handler certificate issued within the last three years is also required for most positions.
