Careers

Front of House - Wine Director & Shift Lead

The Acorn is looking for an experienced Wine Director / Sommelier + Shift Lead to join our front of house team.
This is a hands-on floor role for someone who loves service, leads naturally in the room, and is excited to take ownership of a focused, growing wine program at one of Vancouver’s most respected vegetable-forward restaurants.

Our wine list follows the philosophy or the restaurant - celebrating growers, farming practices, and wines that speak clearly of place, with a focus on organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention producers that still show balance, typicity, and deliciousness.

Our wine program was recently awarded Best Wine Program for Discovery by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and this is a great opportunity to step into a small, thoughtful list with momentum.

This role includes serving a small section as a manager on duty, guiding the guest experience, ordering, inventory, list writing, pricing, staff training, and ongoing wine education. Collaboration is essential. We’re looking for someone who teaches with openness, shares knowledge generously, and builds curiosity and confidence across the team so the whole room can speak to the program, whether or not you’re on the floor.

The right candidate has strong serving experience, real wine knowledge, excellent organization, calm leadership, and a warm, ego-free approach to hospitality. WSET Level 3 or equivalent experience is a strong asset, but curiosity, palate, leadership, and generosity matter most.

This is a floor-based leadership role, approximately 4 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends, with some admin/flex time for the wine program.

Competitive compensation based on experience, plus gratuities, vacation pay, free staff meal, extended benefits for full-time employees, free counselling, and staff yoga passes.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to eat [at] theacornrestaurant [dot] ca.

Tell us a about your approach to hospitality, what kind of wine program excites you, and how you like to share wine knowledge with a team.

🌱 At The Acorn, every plate and glass tells a story. If you’re passionate about being part of a collaborative team in a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-driven restaurant and believe that great hospitality extends beyond the walls of the dining room, we’d love to hear from you.

Back of House - Brunch Chef

The Acorn is seeking a talented and motivated Brunch chef to join our tight-knit kitchen team. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a fast-paced, creative environment focused on vegetable-forward cuisine and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and excel at all stations, including Garde Manger, Pans, Pass, and Prep

• Collaborate on seasonal menu development and daily features

• Uphold high standards of consistency, cleanliness, and kitchen organization

• Foster a positive, respectful, and efficient kitchen culture

• Contribute to our zero-waste ethos through creative ingredient use and waste reduction

• Support inventory management, ordering, and prep planning

• Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday days

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, ideally with time in a leadership role

• Strong technical skills, a refined palate, and close attention to detail

• Passion for plant-based cuisine and sustainable food systems

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as part of a dedicated team

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with gratuities

• Full medical benefits

• Staff yoga pass and access to free professional counselling

• A 4-day work week to support work-life balance

• A supportive, inclusive environment with room for creative input

• The opportunity to grow within a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-focused restaurant

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to apply!

E-mail your cover letter and CV to matt [at] theacornrestaurant [dot] ca

Front of House - Weekend Brunch Server

We are currently seeking an experienced and hospitality-driven Weekend Brunch Server to join our front-of-house team. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong background in upscale service, and values working collaboratively in a small, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent table service and guest engagement during brunch service

• Communicate effectively with kitchen and FOH team

• Uphold The Acorn’s standards for hospitality, professionalism, and guest care

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience serving

• Excellent communication, multitasking, and time management skills

• Serving It Right certification

• Must be available Saturdays and Sundays from approximately 9:00am–4:00pm

• Bonus points for bartending experience!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage + gratuities

• Staff / family meal

• A respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment

• Opportunities for growth within a values-driven hospitality group

• This position is primarily for weekend (Saturday & Sunday) days and can extend into evening shifts.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to eat [at] theacornrestaurant [dot] ca.

🌱 At The Acorn, every plate and glass tells a story. If you’re passionate about being part of a collaborative team in a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-driven restaurant and believe that great hospitality extends beyond the walls of the dining room, we’d love to hear from you.