Administrative-Related Careers and Degrees

A sommelier is a wine expert who specializes in all aspects of wine, including its production, history, and tasting.

Restaurant sommeliers, often simply referred to as sommeliers, are primarily responsible for curating the wine program in a restaurant.

Wine directors are responsible for curating and managing the wine program of a dining establishment, such as a restaurant, hotel, or wine bar.

Wine buyers are responsible for selecting and purchasing wines for businesses, such as restaurants, wine shops, wine distributors, and wineries.

A sommelier educator is a wine expert who specializes in teaching and training individuals, often aspiring sommeliers or hospitality professionals, about the intricate world of wines.

Wine consultants provide expert advice on all aspects of wine.

The role of the winery sommelier encompasses a range of responsibilities related to behind-the-scenes management, brand perception, customer sales and service, and education within the winery setting.

Wine critics are trusted evaluators of wines.