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sommelier

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sommelier

Concept overview

Code

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

Narrower occupations

- beer sommelier
- head sommelier
- wine sommelier

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)