Main role
The sommelier manager is responsible for all activities related to wines and spirits. They select, purchase, and manage stocks, develop the wine list in harmony with the cuisine, advise guests, and train the dining room team. They supervise cellar management, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure the profitability of the wine offering.
SIMILAR JOB TITLES
Head sommelier
Job tasks
- Design and update the wine and beverage list in collaboration with the kitchen and clientele
- Select, purchase, and manage stocks of wines, spirits, and beverages
- Advise guests on food and wine pairings and provide wine service in the dining room
- Train the sommelier and dining room teams in wine knowledge and service
- Organise tastings, wine events, and activities centred around wine
- Negotiate with suppliers and develop partnerships with wine estates
- Ensure proper wine storage and optimal cellar management
- Contribute to the commercial strategy and profitability of the establishment
Required skills
Organisation, expertise, management
What you need to learn/master
Management, cellar management, purchasing
- Level of qualification: Bachelor Year 3 (3 years of post-High School education)
Career opportunities & progression
The sommelier manager is sought after in fine dining establishments, luxury hotels, wine bars, cruise ships, and hotel groups, both in France and internationally. Career advancement can lead to positions such as restaurant director, oenology consultant, trainer, or opening their own wine cellar or wine bar.
