A Sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a wine expert who works in a restaurant, bar, winery, culinary school or retail outlet.
Sommelier job duties include helping customers and servers select wine pairings, procuring and managing wines, and conducting the wine service.
Sommelier duties and responsibilities
Has an in-depth knowledge of wines, as well as the ability to quickly recall and share complex information about different types of wines, wine pairings and tasting notes. Their main responsibility is to promote wine sales through staff and customer education, and by:

• Ordering wines
• Maintaining the wine stock
• Creating a wine list and writing wine descriptions
• Suggesting food and wine pairings to servers and customers
• Recommending wines based on customer preferences
• Conducting wine tastings

Skills and qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and sales skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Adherence to alcohol handing laws and regulations
• Interest in continuing education
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in the hospitality and/or food service industry. With background in in bartending, serving or managing in a restaurant, bar or private venue.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Shift system

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary

Experience:

• Server: 2 years (Required)
• Food Industry: 2 years (Required)
• Hospitality: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)