Sommelier
OSCA 471631
1,600
80.4%
66.6%
23 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Advises customers and businesses on the matching of wine and other alcoholic beverages with food menu items.
What they typically do
- Curates and updates the wine list for the establishment
- Provides guidance to Chefs and kitchen staff on pairing wines and other alcoholic beverages with menu items
- Decants, presents and pours wines for customers
- Collaborates with vendors and suppliers on the procurement of specific beverages
- Keeps up to date on wines and other beverage releases and seasonal trends
- Tastes and evaluates new wines ensuring they meet the appropriate standards
- Trains front of house staff to ensure customers are recommended wines and other alcoholic beverages that match with food menu items
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Sommelier.
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