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Sommelier principles

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TRAINING OBJECTIVE

Demonstrate the different types of grape and wine to serve and sell.

The profession

The sommelier advises customers on their choice of wines, provides service in optimal tasting conditions and draws up the wine and beverage list in accordance with wine and alcohol legislation. This program takes up part of our “food and wine pairing” program and complements it with more technical aspects linked to the sommelier’s profession.

2 days – 14 hours
Duration adapted to your needs.

INTRA
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10 trainees max. to promote active learning

Location:
Paris-France-Etranger

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“Contact us”
This training course is available for individuals or groups, at your premises or ours.
Please contact us to organize a session or obtain a quote.

Contents

module 1 . SUPPLYING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Select and purchase wines (contact with suppliers, management of sales agents, choice of wines)
  • Reception and storage.
  • Cellar organization and storage according to wine origin, age, packaging and preservation method
  • Cellar and materials management.

module 2 . develop your knowledge of wine

  • The main wine families and different vinifications: white – red – rosé and sparkling wines.
  • AOCs, wine classification, notions about different grape varieties.
  • Wine aromas and their impact on pairing.
  • Wine vocabulary.
  • The main foreign wines

module 3. practicing Wine service

  • Present the wine list and advise customers on their choice of wines to match their dishes.
  • Prepare the selected wine (temperature control, decanting, etc.).
  • Choice of lenses.
  • In what order should the wines be served?
  • At what temperature should the wines be served?
  • How to decant?
  • How to open a bottle depending on the wine.
  • Serving wine at table.
  • The English language of wine and pairing.

module 4. apply food and wine pairing

  • Basic rules to ensure the right fit.
  • The 3 fundamental chords.

details

  • Face-to-face
  • Distance learning available (on request)
  • Registration 1 week in advance

Target audience and prerequisites

Hotel, restaurant and events personnel.

  • Chef de rang
  • Server
  • Maître d’hôtel

At least one year’s experience in the hospitality industry + CV (interview if required)

Teaching methods

Individualized training.

Active and participative teaching methods with course application:

  • Setting the scene
  • Indoor quiz
  • Case studies
  • Training support documents projected in the classroom
  • Access to a digital space dedicated to training

Certification validation

  • Assessment of skills by MCQ
  • How to obtain the “Butler Academy” internal certificate: 70% of answers must be correct to validate the certificate.
  • At the end of the training, a certificate will be given to the beneficiaries specifying the nature, skills acquired and duration of the training.

Our key figures

748

Trainees in 2022

0%

Abandon

90%

Successful completion of WSET

9822

Hours of training in 2022

03/23

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The trainers

Sarah Z. : Handicap Referent

Tel: 07 68 44 27 23 / 01 88 61 78 95

Mail: accueilPSH@butler-academy.com

Sarah welcomes and accompanies all people with disabilities.

For any request to adapt our training offer, she will be at the heart of the organization and the link with our partners and referents dealing with the subject of disability.

Samuel G. : President

Tel: 01 88 61 78 90

Mail: commercial@butler-academy.com

Samuel answers all questions relating to company organization, accounting and suppliers.

Aurélie R. : Training Manager

Tel : 01 88 61 78 95

Mail: contact@butler-academy.com

Aurélie and the training referent for trainees, manages, companies and trainers.

She listens to everyone’s feedback and problems, and makes every effort to propose appropriate content.

CONTACT US







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