Sommelier jobs in Finland
Sommeliers stock, prepare, advise on and serve wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Sommelier – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 15.63 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 11.80 €/h |
| Top tenth | 22.54 €/h |
| Employees | 19,202 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15.53 €/h | 13,622 |
| Men | 15.94 €/h | 5,580 |
Sommelier - Which skills are essential?
Choose appropriate glassware for beverages and inspect glass quality and cleanliness.
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
The origins and characteristics of international wines.
The varieties of sparkling wines and their match with food products.
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
Systematise the wine cellar to ensure an appropriate amount and variation of wine and carry-out efficient and effective stock rotation.
Persuade customers to buy additional or more expensive products.
Control the quality of wines and report corked or spoiled wines and return them to suppliers.
Provide wine using proper techniques in front of the customers. Open the bottle correctly, decant the wine if needed, serve and keep the wine in the proper temperature and container.
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
Offer recommendations to customers on available wines and advise combinations of wines with specific dishes on the menu.
Identify when wine should be decanted. Decant the bottles in presence of guests in a professional and safe way. Decanting especially benefits red wines. Pour wine from one container into another, typically in order to separate out sediment.
Create and update wine lists ensuring it complements the food menu and brand characteristics.
Make and serve alcoholic beverages according to the customer's wants.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Sommelier - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Use the mastery of foreign languages orally or written in the hospitality sector in order to communicate with colleagues, customers or guests.