Position: Sommelier

Type: Seasonal, Part-Time 

Location: Terroni Adelaide, 57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Canada 

Wage: $19 an hour

Since 1992, our philosophy of doing business, core values and commitment to providing the best in food, wine, and customer service along with an authentic passion for Italian culture has proven itself with the test of time. Our family run business has now grown over the years into a multi-faceted operation, Terroni, encompassing restaurants, bakeries, commissaries and retail in Toronto and Los Angeles, operating under the brands Terroni, Sud Forno, Spaccio, Cavinona Wine Agency. Cavinona is Terroni’s Ontario-based wine agency that specializes in Italian wine. We have handpicked over 90 producers from across the Italian peninsula to offer the best selection of Italy’s vast range of indigenous varieties to our guests exclusively at all Gruppo Terroni restaurants and bottle shops and through our online store at cavinona.com.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Seasonal Part-Time Sommelier to join our FOH team at our Terroni Adelaide location in Downtown Toronto. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and hospitality minded Sommelier to join an amazing team of Industry professionals. A certified Wine Professional with the passion and skills to create outstanding wine experiences for our guests is the ideal candidate. First hand knowledge of and experience with Italian wine as well as experience in a full service casual fine dining restaurant are additional assets you bring to the role. 

Description of Role 

The Sommelier brings a love of working on the floor leading and motivating frontline staff to curate exceptional wine experiences for our guests. Reporting to the Wine Director, the Sommelier is a passionate and hardworking Hospitality professional who plays a key role in the success of the Cavinona Exclusive Italian Wine Program at Terroni Adelaide. The Sommelier collaborates with the Wine Director in planning, organizing, executing the successful daily sales and operations of the Wine Program. Leading ongoing Staff Wine Education as well as Cellar Management (stocking, inventory, etc.) are other key responsibilities of this role. The Sommelier possesses exceptional communication and organizational skills and is an outgoing people person whose knowledge and passion for wine is infectious. This is a part time position with variable shifts that include evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Qualifications:

• Sommelier / Wine Certification (WSET, CAPS, etc.)
• Knowledge and passion for wine, including strong familiarity with different wine varieties, regions and producers.
• Sales experience.
• Previous experience in the wine industry is considered an asset. 
• Passion for hospitality and the restaurant industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in Italian (spoken and written) is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant Casual Fine Dining Restaurant experience an asset.
• Enthusiastic, personable, and committed to curating exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing and climbing stairs.

We are Offering: 

• Additional Earning Potential 
• Staff Meal Benefit 
• Flexible Work Schedule 
• Ongoing Professional Development 
• Opportunity to participate in Industry Events   

If you are passionate about wine, Italian culture and about creating content to tell brand stories, we would love to have you consider a career with us. At Gruppo Terroni you can look forward to starting each work day in a place that will offer you challenges, opportunities and personal rewards. We offer competitive compensation, beautiful locations, dynamic and interesting people with whom to work, and lots more. We look forward to meeting you! 

Please note, we do not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.