Definition: sommelier

Today, sommelier training requires in-depth knowledge of wine.

This is the professional responsible for managing the wine cellar and serving wine in a restaurant. The overall role of the sommelier, sommellerie, requires extensive knowledge of wine, wine and food pairings, as well as excellent interpersonal skills in the important role of advising guests. It is essential that they are able to skilfully determine the price and quality level that the customer is willing to pay for the wines that will accompany their meal.

In Switzerland, the term sommelière (feminine) is unfortunately used to refer to waitresses in cafés and restaurants, which detracts from the noble role of the sommelier. See World's Best Sommelier.