Botanist Sommelier

As a Sommelier, you will be responsible for curating and delivering exceptional wine experiences that elevate our guests’ dining journeys. You will act as a wine expert and brand ambassador, offering thoughtful recommendations, maintaining an outstanding wine program, and supporting service teams through education and leadership.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
• Competitive salary starting from $22.25 per hour
• Complimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives
• Access to world-class training, leadership programs, and career development opportunities across a global hospitality network
• Be part of a dynamic, diverse team in a stunning luxury environment where no two days are the same
• Work within The Botanist, a MICHELIN Guide–recommended restaurant and award-winning Food & Beverage destination that celebrates harmony with nature in an environment as rich and diverse as the terroir it represents. The experience reflects a new Pacific Northwest, one that has always been here, just waiting to be discovered.
• The Botanist features a collection of immersive venues including a Dining Room, Cocktail Bar & Lab, Garden, and TASCHEN Library, all inspired by the principles of botany and designed to engage the senses.
• Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique guest experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of art, music, and fashion programming in the city

What you will be doing:

• Support the Sommelier team in delivering an exceptional wine and beverage experience aligned with luxury and MICHELIN Guide–recommended standards
• Assist guests with wine selections and pairings, confidently sharing knowledge of varietals, regions, and styles
• Perform proper wine service, including presentation, opening, decanting, and serving according to established service rituals
• Support day-to-day cellar operations, including receiving, organizing, storing, and rotating wine inventory
• Assist with inventory counts, bin accuracy, and maintaining up-to-date wine lists
• Collaborate closely with service and culinary teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Participate in wine tastings, trainings, and ongoing education to continuously develop wine knowledge and service skills
• Support special events, tastings, and activations within The Botanist’s Dining Room, Bar, and private venues
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper care of glassware, tools, and cellar spaces
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