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sommelier

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sommelier

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5131.2.2

Description

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

Alternative Labels

restaurant sommelier

wine manager

wine waiter

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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- beer sommelier
- head sommelier
- wine sommelier

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