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Sommelier
Also known as: wine waiter, wine manager, sommelier, restaurant sommelier
About this occupation
Sommeliers stock, prepare, advise on and serve wine and other alcoholic beverages.
A specialisation of waiter/waitress.
Essential skills and knowledge
- decant wines
- assist customers
- select glassware for serving
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- order supplies
- prepare alcoholic beverages
- recommend wines
- train employees
- check wine quality
- upsell products
- maintain customer service
- wine characteristics
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (O*NET 35-9099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$35,840 a year (2025), 84,630 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.