Sommelier / Wine Steward
The Vancouver Club
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted 2 days ago
Role Summary
We are seeking a passionate and driven Sommelier to join our fine dining team. In this role, you will work directly with our Wine Director to maintain our world-class wine program and deliver flawless beverage service. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual looking to advance their career, learn the full scope of a beverage program and explore the world of fine wine with unprecedented opportunities to pair wine with our unique food.
Key Responsibilities
Wine Service Support: Assist the team in delivering exceptional, precise wine and beverage service to guests during high-volume dinner shifts.
Guest Interaction: Recommend tailored wine pairings to guests based on their taste preferences, budget, and menu selections under the supervision of the lead team.
Cellar Management: Help manage the extensive wine cellar, including organizing stock, rotating and managing inventory, and receiving deliveries.
Quality Control: Ensure all wines are stored at the correct temperatures and served in the appropriate, pristine glassware.
Team Education: Assist in preparing materials for staff training to elevate the wine knowledge of the front-of-house team.
Administrative: Prepare the floor for service by polishing decanters, restocking active wine fridges, and updating physical wine lists.
Requirements & Qualifications Certification:
Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or a Level 2/3 award from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is highly preferred.
Experience: 2 years of experience in an upscale or fine dining environment (either as a server, bartender, or cellar assistant).
Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of major global wine regions, grape varietals, and classic food-and-wine pairing principles.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, a polished presentation, and the ability to handle high-stress environments with grace. The ability to assist the FOH team throughout service.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts, and lift cases of wine.
Mott 32 fine dining represents modern Hong Kong as well as a new chapter of Chinese dining. Named after the famed convenience store at 32 Mott Street in New York, the restaurant embodies the Chinese culture and philosophy that has been shaped from generation-to-generation. Mott 32 meticulously sources the finest ingredients, allowing the authentic flavors to shine with delicacies derived from Cantonese, Szechuan, and Beijing cultures. Mott 32 has been awarded "Best New Restaurant", "Best Fine Dining Restaurant", & "Best Restaurant Wine List". The restaurant contains 148 seats including 4 private rooms and 1 patio.
Mott 32 fine dining represents modern Hong Kong as well as a new chapter of Chinese dining. Named after the famed convenience store at 32 Mott Street in New York, the restaurant embodies the Chinese culture and philosophy that has been shaped from generation-to-generation. Mott 32 meticulously sources the finest ingredients, allowing the authentic flavors to shine with delicacies derived from Cantonese, Szechuan, and Beijing cultures. Mott 32 has been awarded "Best New Restaurant", "Best Fine Dining Restaurant", & "Best Restaurant Wine List". The restaurant contains 148 seats including 4 private rooms and 1 patio.
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