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Sommelier
Guide people to the perfect glass
€30k–€60k (higher at top restaurants) Demand: Low
What the work is really like
Sommeliers curate and recommend wine — deep sensory knowledge combined with genuine hospitality, from restaurant floors to importer relationships.
1Guiding a table to a wine that fits their meal and budget
2Tasting new arrivals to build the next list
3Training staff on new additions to the wine programme
4Studying for the next level of certification
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Skills to develop
Wine knowledge
Tasting & palate development
Customer service
Menu pairing
Inventory management
Certification study
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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