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