Title:  Sommelier

Job Description

Aramark is looking for a passionate Sommelier to join the team dedicated to the National Bank of Canada's executive dining room, located in the heart of downtown Montreal.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-end environment, showcasing your wine expertise, service skills, and event management talents.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Regular schedule: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (No late nights or weekends – Saturdays and Sundays off)
• Work location: 800 Saint-Jacques Street, Montreal
• Meals provided during working hours
• Full benefits package (through Manulife)
• Paid sick days
• Stimulating professional environment and prestigious clientele

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and update the wine list using the Alfred Technologies platform.
• Recommend wines to customers based on their preferences and the dishes served.
• Order wines and manage stock levels, pricing, and storage.
• Negotiate prices and build strong relationships with wine suppliers.
• Collaborate with the chef and maître d'hôtel on food and wine pairings.
• Train front-of-house staff on the wine selection and service standards
• Actively participate in special events, tastings, and promotions
• Support the maître d'hôtel in organizing and managing cocktail events
• Ensure the quality of glassware, serving temperature, and presentation of wines
• Coordinate events and participate in front-of-house service
• Ensure compliance with alcohol laws and health standards
• Continuously monitor and analyze the quality of the wine cellar and the relevance of the wines offered
• Tidy the wine cellar and ensure that it is always well stocked

Qualifications

• Wine steward diploma or equivalent certification
• Relevant experience in high-end service
• Wine expertise
• Excellent perception, taste, and smell skills
• Mastery of tasting techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Mastery of food and wine pairings and in-depth knowledge of wine and wine tasting
• Good command of digital tools related to wine management (e.g., Alfred Technologies, an asset)
• In-depth knowledge of grape varieties, terroir, regions, and trends
• Proficiency in developing wine lists and managing costs
• Exceptional service and table presence skills
• Knowledge of the great châteaux and legendary estates of Burgundy and Italy. Prestigious appellation
• Knowledge of fine spirits, liqueurs, and beers
• Bilingual

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.