Pour it · Bars, restaurants & visitors
Head Sommelier / Wine Director
Leads the wine programme and sommelier team.
What you’ll do
- Build and price the wine list
- Buy wine and manage the budget
- Lead sommeliers and training
- Host winemaker dinners and tastings
- Work with the chef on pairings
What you’ll bring
- Buying skills
- Leadership
- Deep wine knowledge
Background
Often Advanced or Master Sommelier, WSET Diploma, or equivalent experience.
Credentials that help
Outlook
Prestigious but limited in number.
Where it leads
Beverage director or consultant.
A day in the lifeTasting growers’ samples before lunch.
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