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Description

Sommeliers are wine experts who curate wine programmes and guide guests' choices. The work involves selecting and managing wine lists, pairing wines with food, advising and educating guests, training staff, and maintaining cellars, combining deep knowledge with refined service.

They work in fine-dining restaurants, hotels, and the wine trade. The role suits knowledgeable, personable people with refined palates who can guide guests with confidence and warmth, build and manage a wine programme, and combine the expertise of years of study with the service skills that make wine approachable and enjoyable.

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Career path

Training time 1–2 years
Training type Vocational certificate
Transition difficulty
6/10 · Moderate

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