Sommelier - Jobs in Lake Louise

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe Chateau Lake Louise is in search of a dynamic Sommelier to elevate our iconic dining experiences at Fairview Baramp; Restaurant and the Walliser Stube. This role is tailored for an ambitious individual with a passion for excellence, poised to cultivate our hotel #39;s Foodamp; Beverage operations and position our restaurants as the ultimate dining destinations. Collaborating closely with department heads, you will curate and manage the wine selection across our five distinguished restaurants, in-room dining services, Guide’s Pantry, and Banquet department. Central to this role is the growth and maintenance of our esteemed “Best of Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator” Master wine list, boasting over 500 meticulously selected labels. Embark on a journey where your career aspirations merge seamlessly with the allure of luxury hospitality. Join us and transform your professional journey into a captivating lifestyle.What you will be doing:

• Offer professional, friendly and engaging service to guests and colleagues
• Develop and enhance Fairmont service standards through disciplined administration of departmental procedures
• Maintain effective working relationships and clear communication with colleagues and leaders in the restaurant and other departments
• Lead a team in all aspects of the outlet’s operations and ensure service standards are followed
• Respond to guest concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Assist in recruiting, on boarding and training employees
• Inspire the ongoing professional development, performance, growth and satisfaction of all team members
• Work with the kitchen, stewarding and all leaders to promote teamwork as a strong component of the daily service culture
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure appropriate allocation of resources
• Ensure that the outlet maintains a first class, positive visual impact including ambience, cleanliness, décor, and service flow
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned
• Elevate guest experiences by spearheading wine sales and service across all outlets, ensuring a captivating dining journey and boosting revenues.
• Champion unparalleled service and quality standards in wine offerings and maintain the master wine list, upholding our Best of Award of Excellence rating.
• Collaborate on Foodamp; Beverage promotions with a focus on curated wine selections, organizing captivating wine seminars and tastings.
• Empower staff through comprehensive training on wine service excellence, ensuring seamless communication and fostering passion for wine.
• Own the wine inventory process, engage in supplier tastings, and proactively enhance wine-related operations and innovation.
• Embrace additional responsibilities as needed for flawless beverage service and unforgettable guest experiences, including Researchamp; Development to shape monthly menus with captivating wine selections and pairings while upholding impeccable cleanliness and ambiance.