Also called: Wine Steward
Recommends and serves wine at restaurants and manages the wine list.
Sommeliers taste new wines, pair them with dishes, guide guests, and manage cellar inventory.
Tips add significantly at fine-dining restaurants.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. Sommelier certifications (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps suggest pairings, but tableside service, tasting new wines and managing a cellar stay in-person restaurant work.
Classes: Geography, Culinary arts, French or Italian, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 35-3031.
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