A Sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a wine expert who works in a restaurant, bar, winery, culinary school or retail outlet. Sommelier job duties include helping customers and servers select wine pairings, procuring and managing wines, and conducting the wine service.
एक Sommelier को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक Sommelier को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- Ordering wines
- Maintaining the wine stock
- Suggesting food and wine pairings to servers and customers
- Recommending wines based on customer preferences
- Conducting wine tastings for staff and customers
- Teaching wine courses
प्रतिस्पर्धी Sommelier के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- Strong interpersonal and sales skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Adherence to alcohol handing laws and regulations
- Interest in continuing education
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
