Sommelier

A sommelier is a wine professional who helps guests enjoy wine at restaurants, hotels, and wine bars. You build and update the wine list, taste and select wines, manage inventory and storage, and train servers to talk about what is in the glass. At the table you ask about tastes and budget, suggest pairings with the menu, open and decant bottles, and make people feel comfortable rather than intimidated. Evenings and weekends are common, and the work involves long hours on your feet, careful record keeping, and regular tasting sessions with distributors and producers.