The Acorn is Hiring a Sommelier & Server

The award-winning Acorn Restaurant is looking for a professional front of house server and sommelier, with exceptional ability in a fast-paced upscale dining environment. You will be comfortable waiting tables, hosting gracefully under pressure while exceeding guest expectations and confident with wine service. Fine dining experience is an asset. Strong respect for vegetables a must.

As head sommelier this position also includes running the wine program by writing the menu with descriptions, coming up with the tasting menu pairings, collaborating with the bar team, ordering, maintaining inventory, writing the wine syllabus and training staff.

This position is for 3-4 shifts per week. Being a small independently run, progressive restaurant, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team-driven environment and you will need to share this philosophy. E-mail your cover letter and resume in confidence. Attitude and Ego are not welcome!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Dental care


• Discounted or free food


• Employee assistance program


• Extended health care


• Flexible schedule


• Store discount


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision care


• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Every Weekend


• Monday to Friday


• Night shift


• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Serving: 5 years (preferred)


• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• WSET LEVEL III (preferred)


• Canadian Work Permit or Citizenship (required)

Work Location: In person