Sommelier - Leo at The Westin

Company DescriptionCOMING 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 Program50% Dining Discount for all O&B locationsEmployee Referral ProgramTraining and development opportunitiesAccess to Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health CoverageJob DescriptionThe 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 visionManagement of wine inventory & costingLead staff training and development in the areas of wine service, food pairings, and overall service excellenceAssist 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 pairingsContinue to keep well informed of industry trends and product innovation and develop relationships with suppliers and external networks by attending tastings and industry eventsPerform opening, mid, and closing manager responsibilitiesQualificationsExperience working in the hospitality industry, preferably in a fine dining restaurant, as a sommelierSommelier designation is required: Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), CAPS, or DipWSETPost-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality is an assetPassion for food, wine and culinary excellenceStrong business and financial acumenStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work, while managing staffMust possess superior verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookAdditional Information