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name: sommelier
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'sommelier' (also: wine manager, restaurant sommelier, wine waiter). Use when the user asks for typical sommelier work such as: typical sommelier responsibilities"
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# Sommelier

Sommeliers stock, prepare, advise on and serve wine and other alcoholic beverages.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- assist customers
- check wine quality
- compile wine lists
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- decant wines
- maintain customer service
- order supplies
- organise wine cellar
- prepare alcoholic beverages
- recommend wines
- select glassware for serving
- serve wines
- sparkling wines
- train employees
- upsell products

## Hot technologies

- Facebook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows

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