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wine sommelier
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure adequate conditions in wine cellars
describe flavour of different wines
store wine properly
decant wines
apply GMP
fermentation processes of beverages
taste wines
give advice on the matching of food with wine
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
host wine-tasting events
apply HACCP
analyse trends in the food and beverage industries
stay abreast of wine trends
apply extensive study of wine types from around the world
maintain updated professional knowledge
types of wine
Optional & specialised skills
perform sensory evaluation
variety of grapes
have computer literacy
liaise with colleagues
write work-related reports
chemical constitution of grapes
liaise with managers
act reliably
wine fermentation process
maintain relationship with customers
perform public relations
maintain food specifications
Other matches: sommelier · head sommelier · oenologist · wine fermenter · beer sommelier
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.