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Work & Volunteer

We hear you: you want to work in wine.

These are some ways to get your feet wet or truly dive in to the local wine community!

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Opportunities at This is Wine School

  • We currently do not have any open positions at This is Wine School.

    Check back here in the future for updates!

  • Occasionally we need help with special events or during class.

    If you’ve completed WSET with us and would like to stay part of our community and keep learning, we would be happy to have you!

    Requirements:

    • Serving It Right Certified

    • Comfortable pouring from bottles + decanters for large groups

    • Able to hold a tray and handle glassware

    • Excited to continue learning about the wide world of wine


    Send us a note expressing your interest HERE

  • Accessibility and equity in this wide world of wine are at the core of what we care about and do. We recognize barriers exist to the understanding of wine and are committed to finding ways to make it joyful and understandable to all. We see wine as a positive catalyst for socio-cultural, environmental, and economic change, and hope that you embody this same ethos.

    We hope to find ways to bring the beauty of wine culture to diverse peoples. While we don’t expect you to have all the answers to how to do these things, we do hope that you can find meaning, as we do, in the ways to find them. 

    Wine is always a moving target that shifts with climate change, political context, and scientific exploration. Dogmatic ideology, whether it be an old-school ‘natural wine is gross’ or even a more contemporary ‘sulfites are always the enemy’ ignores much of the progress and potential for change our industry can provide. We hope more than anything to make wine feel positive and uplifting.

    Find out more about us HERE

Work With Us!
Volunteer with us!
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  • The Sutton Place Wine Merchant is an international wine, spirits, and beer boutique Our current stock includes approximately 1000 different wines at most price points and features both unique and familiar labels. The store features an intimate ambiance and carries a wide selection of attractively displayed wines from both the Old World and the New World.

    We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:

    • Wine Merchant Service Specialist (P/T)

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist guests by recommending, selecting and locating products based on their needs and preferences

    • Process purchases using the POS system

    • Balance cash float

    • Participate in physical inventory count

    • Cleaning duties at opening and closing and during shift as required

    • Stock shelves per manager’s directions

    • Must be able to work weekends and evenings

    • Light Administrative work

    Qualifications:

    Excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, outgoing and team-oriented individual with strong wine knowledge (recognized wine training a definite asset such as WSET, ISG, etc) and preferably a minimum one-year related experience, preferably in the F&B or wine industries. Candidate must have exceptional guest service skills, a passion for wine & a desire to learn more, strong organizational skills & attention to detail, Serving It Right, ability to lift & carry heavy items, ability to work in a positive team environment, handle payments & balance cash float and work with a computerized POS system.

    SUMMATION:

    Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required.

    You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.

    Applications will be accepted via email or in person which can be dropped off at the SPWM store at 855 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Sutton Place Wine Merchant, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application

    Please, no phone calls.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Dental care

    • Store discount

    • Vision care

    Experience:

    • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

    • wine: 1 year (required)

    Licence/Certification:

    • Serving it Right (required)

    Work Location: In person - 855 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K7

    Apply and/or see the full listing HERE

  • RESTAURANT SERVER/SOMMELIER (HYBRID) – PRIVATE CLUB DINING

    Position Title: Server/Sommelier (Hybrid)
    Division: Food & Beverage
    Schedule: Monday–Friday | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Service
    Compensation: Range starting from $70,000 - $80,000 annually + extended health benefits and a Health Spending Account

    A Rare Opportunity in fine dining!
    We are seeking accomplished service professionals to join a distinguished private Club offering a refined dining experience for an exclusive membership clientele. This role combines the sophistication of luxury service with a highly desirable Monday–Friday schedule along with most statutory holidays off.

    Our dining environment is defined by elegance, discretion, and impeccable standards, including a strict dress code that reflects the tone and expectations of the Club. Service here is anticipatory, personalized, and executed with precision for Vancouver's elite.

    This position is designed for career servers who take pride in their craft and thrive in a polished, detail-oriented, team-centric setting.


    Position Summary
    The Server/Sommelier is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience for Club members and their guests, consistently exceeding expectations through intuitive, refined service.This hybrid role blends the precision and passion of a sommelier with the presence of a seasoned server, requiring mastery of fine dining standards, strong collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From preparation to execution, every detail is approached with care, professionalism, and sophistication.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Execute a refined and technically precise sequence of service across all meal periods

    • Deliver warm, polished, and anticipatory service to Club members and their guests

    • Maintain expert-level knowledge of all menus, ingredients, preparation methods, and the wine program

    • Curate and confidently present wine selections, offering thoughtful pairings aligned with menu offerings and member preferences

    • Provide tableside wine service with precision, including proper presentation, decanting, and service etiquette

    • Actively contribute to the evolution and upkeep of the wine list, including organization, inventory awareness, and cellar practices

    • Uphold and embody the standards of a private Club environment, including dress code and elevated service etiquett

    • Collaborate seamlessly with culinary and service teams to ensure cohesive food and wine execution

    • Participate in pre-service briefings and ongoing education, with a focus on menu changes, wine knowledge, and service refinement

    • Execute all opening, side work, and closing duties to exacting standards


    Service Excellence Expectations

    • Deliver consistently gracious, detail-driven, and highly personalized service

    • Build rapport with Club members while maintaining professionalism and discretion

    • Anticipate needs and create a seamless, elevated dining experience

    • Contribute to a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork


    Qualifications & Experience

    • Extensive experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or private club environments (required)

    • Proven expertise in elevated service standards and guest engagement

    • Strong wine knowledge, including varietals and pairings (formal training an asset)

    • Professional presence aligned with a strict dress code environment

    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

    • Serving It Right certification (required)

    • FOODSAFE Level 1 certification (required)

    • WSET Level 3 and/or CMS certification required; advanced certifications are a bonus


    Why This Role Stands Apart

    • Monday–Friday schedule —weekends off!

    • Most statutory holidays off

    • Exclusive private Club setting with a refined and consistent membership

    • Sophisticated, dress-code-driven environment

    • Competitive salary + extended health benefits and HSA

    • An opportunity to practice hospitality at the highest level


    If you’re a service professional who values weekends off and the art of luxury hospitality, this role offers a distinctive platform to flourish in your craft within a truly elevated environment.

    Requirements:

    • Food Safe Level 1

    • Serving It Right

    • WSET 3

    • Work Permit

    Apply and/or see the full posting HERE

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