Sommeliere
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that specializes in selecting, serving, and managing wine at first-class restaurants and hotels, providing customers with the optimal wine experience.
Description
A sommelier utilizes expert wine knowledge in restaurants and hotel dining to manage wine lists, select optimal wines, conduct tastings, recommend pairings, serve wine, and handle storage and management. Through communication with customers, they elicit preferences and needs, proposing wines to enhance the dining experience. Requires acquiring specialized knowledge and service techniques, along with a deep understanding of wine regions, varieties, and production methods.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the fine dining market, demand for highly specialized sommelieres is expected to remain stable. Meanwhile, as e-commerce sites and AI recommendation services proliferate, online wine consulting abilities will be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Has hospitality / Has sociability
Work Style
Full-time and Contract Employees / Overseas Training / Restaurant and Hotel Work / Shift Work / Weekend and Holiday Work
Career Path
Apprentice Sommelier → Junior Sommelier → Chief Sommelier → Master Sommelier → Wine Director → Restaurant Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills (English Service) / Pairing Recommendations / Serving Techniques / Table Service / Tasting / Wine Storage Management
Recommended Skills
Cheese Knowledge / Foreign Languages (Wine Producing Regions) / Hospitality / Wine-related Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to discern subtle differences in aroma and taste during tasting. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to draw out customers' preferences through conversation and propose the optimal wine. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously acquire diverse wine knowledge. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative calculations are minimal mainly. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Sommelier Association Certified Sommelier
- WSET Level3
Aliases
- Sommelier
- Wine Advisor
- Wine Sommelier
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- Bartender
- Restaurant Manager
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