Wine Steward/Sommelier
Overview
Wine steward/sommelier programs prepare people to manage wine purchases and selections for restaurants and other establishments.Wine steward/sommelier programs include topics such as:
- Wine production
- Wine regions of the world
- Wine tasting
- Food and wine matching
- Service techniques
- Wine program management
Schools
A few community colleges and specialized two-year schools offer associate degrees and certificates in wine steward/sommelier programs. A certificate typically takes a year to complete. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Bartending
- Buying and Merchandising
- Culinary Arts
- Food Services
- Hospitality Management
- Restaurant and Food Services Management
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Food and Nutrition
- Food Service
- Food Service and Nutrition
- General Math
- Introduction to Business
- Marketing
- Materials and Processes
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Food and wine pairings
- Beverage and cellar management
- Wine regions of the world
Things to Know
Most programs require you to be at least age 21 prior to the first day of class.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
South Seattle College
- Wine Studies--Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine
- Wine Studies--Wine & Food Pairing