Remote Sommelier & Wine Educator

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Exclusive tastings access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Sommelier & Wine Educator to curate wine lists, host online tastings, and develop educational content for a global audience. The role is fully remote, enabling you to share your wine expertise from home.

Requirements include a CMS or WSET diploma, 5+ years in fine dining or wine education, and strong English communication. You will engage with customers via virtual sessions and collaborate with marketing on events.

Qualifications

• Certified Sommelier qualification essential.
• 5+ years experience in fine dining, luxury retail, or wine education.
• Knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, viticulture, and oenology.
• Strong presentation and public speaking for virtual environments.
• Proficiency in online conferencing tools and content creation platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain curated wine lists and pairing recommendations for online subscribers.
• Conduct live virtual wine tastings, educational webinars, and one-on-one sommelier consultations.
• Create engaging written and video content on wine varietals, regions, and food pairings.
• Provide expert advice and personalized recommendations to customers seeking specific wine experiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new wine releases, and emerging regions to inform content and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote wine offerings and educational events.

Skills

Certified Sommelier

Public speaking

Content creation

Online conferencing

Education

CMS

WSET Diploma

Wine education

Tools

Zoom

Video editing

CMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is revolutionizing the wine experience and seeks a knowledgeable and charismatic Remote Sommelier & Wine Educator to join their innovative digital platform. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to share your passion for wine with a global audience from the comfort of your home. You will be responsible for curating wine lists, conducting engaging online tasting sessions, and developing educational content that delights and informs wine enthusiasts of all levels. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a cutting-edge environment, shaping how people discover and appreciate fine wines, working independently and collaboratively within a forward-thinking, geographically diverse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain curated wine lists and pairing recommendations for online subscribers.


• Conduct live virtual wine tastings, educational webinars, and one-on-one sommelier consultations.


• Create engaging written and video content on wine varietals, regions, and food pairings.


• Provide expert advice and personalized recommendations to customers seeking specific wine experiences.


• Stay abreast of industry trends, new wine releases, and emerging regions to inform content and recommendations.


• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote wine offerings and educational events.

Requirements

• Certified Sommelier qualification (CMS, WSET Diploma, or equivalent) is essential.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fine dining, luxury retail, or as a dedicated wine educator.


• Exceptional knowledge of global wine regions, grape varietals, viticulture, and oenology.


• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, adapted for virtual environments.


• Proficiency in using online conferencing tools and content creation platforms.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with potential for performance-based incentives.


• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.


• Allowance for home office setup and professional development in wine education.


• Opportunity to build a personal brand and influence in the online wine community.


• Access to exclusive virtual wine tastings and industry events.