Christophe Reitz
Dundas,ON
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Sommelier
Quatrefoil Restaurant
Dundas, Ontario
10.2016 - Current
- Reviewed wine list regularly in line with current trends, list appeals to diverse customer base.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Managed pricing structures for each bottle of wine offered at the restaurant.
- Performed regular quality control checks on bottles stored in the restaurant's cellar.
- Composed wine lists to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, profit and prestige.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Server/Assistant Sommelier
Aviatic Club
Québec, Quebec
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Ensured that all utensils were sanitized properly before use.
- Communicated effectively with other personnel to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Set up tables and chairs for parties and large groups.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Explain menus to guests
- Coordinate service from kitchen to dinning room
Education
Sommelier Diploma - Sommelier Diploma
Ecole Hoteliere De La Capitale
Québec, QCSkills
- Blind tasting skills
- Decanting techniques
- Wine aroma recognition
- Sparkling wine service
- Wine faults detection
- Wine regions
- Food pairing principles
Accomplishments
- Best Young Sommelier of Quebec 2014
- Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommelier 2017
- Advanced Sommelier, Court of Master Sommelier 2023
- Best Ontario Sommelier Finalist 2023
- Best Ontario Sommelier Finalist 2025 ( Competition January 2025)
Timeline
Head Sommelier
Quatrefoil Restaurant
10.2016 - Current
Server/Assistant Sommelier
Aviatic Club
04.2013 - 08.2016
Sommelier Diploma - Sommelier Diploma
Ecole Hoteliere De La Capitale