Introduction to Being a Sommelier

Being a sommelier can be a lucrative profession for the right person. It involves a passion for wines and everything about them. The professionals understand how to prepare, pour, present and serve wine to customers in restaurants. They also know the right wine to pair with what food. With tastings, sommeliers can identify wines, including their characteristics. This course covers four modules as an introduction to being a sommelier.

What You Will Learn

• The role of a sommelier
• How to talk to sommeliers
• How to become a sommelier
• Qualifications and skills of a sommelier
• Getting started with being a sommelier
• The cost of attaining a certification
• Potential earnings of sommeliers
• How to become a master sommelier
• Differences between a sommelier and a master sommelier

Benefits of Taking the Course

• Determine if you want to become a sommelier
• Learn what it takes to become a sommelier
• Understand what certifications are needed
• Determine if you want to be a sommelier or a master sommelie
• Know the roles of a sommelier