Sommelier Job Description
Sommelier Job Description Template
Sommeliers specialize in all aspects of wine service, including wine and food pairing. Responsibilities encompass selecting wines, managing inventory, and educating staff and customers about wine characteristics and selection.
Responsibilities:
- Suggest and create wine lists for the restaurant menu
- Train restaurant staff on wine knowledge and service
- Ensure proper storage and handling of wines
- Recommend and sell wines to customers
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new wines
- Conduct wine tastings and events for customers
- Collaborate with chefs to pair wines with menu items
- Manage wine inventory and ordering
Requirements:
- - Strong knowledge of wine varietals, regions, and production methods
- - Ability to create wine lists and pairings according to menu items
- - Experience in managing wine inventory and ordering
- - Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and staff
- - Ability to train staff on wine knowledge and service
- - Proven track record of providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for customers
- - Certification from a recognized wine program, such as Court of Master Sommeliers or Wine & Spirit Education Trust
- - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in the hospitality industry.
