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Sommelier

Guide people to the perfect glass

€30k-€60k (higher at top restaurants) Low demand

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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Start structured tasting and wine region study.

Wine knowledgeTasting & palate developmentCustomer serviceMenu pairing

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Wine knowledge

Tasting & palate development

Customer service

Menu pairing

Inventory management

Certification study

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