This professional defines and manages the line of wines, cavas and other alcoholic beverages of an establishment. A specialist person, good taster and knowledgeable about the vintages and characteristics, who is in charge of the selection of the beverage offer and advises the clientele on the most suitable products.

This professional is also in charge of the supply and the correct conservation of alcoholic beverages in order to guarantee optimal consumption conditions once they reach the clients.

• Define the product range of the establishment and create the wine list (bearing in mind protected designations of origin), also including cavas and other types of alcoholic drinks, considering the type of establishment, the nature of the menu and the season.
• Choose brands and suppliers, negotiate prices, discounts and necessary stock replenishment with suppliers, taking into account the annual budget at all times.
• Keep tabs on developments at source wineries and, where they see fit, make long-term purchases.
• Organise the correct storage of products, bearing in mind the temperature and light conditions and rotating products in the cellar.
• Control the stock in the establishment or cellar, as well as the possible expiration of products.
• Coordinate the product sales strategy and define the pricing policy of the establishment.
• Advise, inform and assist clients on the most suitable wines for each occasion or meal.
• Carry out offers and promotional campaigns, organising tasting courses and planning other actions aimed at boosting the business.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Hoteleria i Turisme: Sumilleria (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in teh field of Hotel Management and Tourism - Advanced Level: Direction in restaurant services
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Trade and Marketing - Advanced Level: Marketing and advertising, oenological professional profile
• Grau: Enologia

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Communication: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Customer service

Direct and personal interaction with people and relating to the public are highly-motivating activities for individuals who have an interest in the field of customer service. A focus on people and on satisfying customers' needs is key in the occupations included in this field. These jobs entail the need to know suitable techniques for attending to the public and being able to give appropriate service that is tailored to their needs and expectations. Good examples are activities which offer assistance and guidance during functions, trips or at facilities, and those which provide advice in relation to products and services.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Catering and group manager

Host / hostess

Hotel catering manager

Tourist and/or leisure guide

Pharmaceutical Production Technician

• Work hours

  Full-time and highly flexible working day, usually with long working hours and working in public holidays.
  

• Salary

  The average salary ranges between 18,656 and 26.452 euros gross per year. The average salary is around 22,215 euros gross per year. The sommelier may receive commissions on the sales of the wines in the establishment.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  

• Professional category

  Technician

• Initial investments

  They vary depending on the service, but generally no significant initial investment is required, since clients normally provide the premises, with the sommelier's role to provide expertise about wine.