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.
Bir Sommelier çeşitli görev ve sorumlulukları yerine getirebilmelidir. Bir Sommelier'in yerine getirebilmesi gereken bazı görev ve sorumluluklar şunlardır:
- 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
Rekabetçi bir Sommelier belirli becerilere ve yeterliliklere sahip olacaktır, bunlar şunlardır:
- 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