How much does a Sommelier make in California? The average Sommelier salary in California is $70,358 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,093 and $86,613. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Sommelier Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sommelier Salary $39,283 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sommelier Salary $54,093 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sommelier Salary $70,358 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sommelier Salary $86,613 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sommelier Salary $101,413 CA March 26, 2024
25% $54,093 10% $39,283 90% $101,413 75% $86,613 $70,358 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Sommelier need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Point of Sale: Accepting payments from customers for goods and services either in person or online.

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Catering: Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.

Leadership 6.26%
Point of Sale 2.02%
Catering 1.47%
Others 90.25%

Job Description for Sommelier

Sommelier manages the daily activities necessary for maintenance and promotion of the organization's wine collection. Identifies and purchases wines for the organization. Being a Sommelier monitors the conditions of the wine cellar, ensuring optimal storage. Works with the kitchen staff to develop food and wine pairings. Additionally, Sommelier recommends and serves wine to guests. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May possess or be working towards certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Sommelier works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Sommelier typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $67,233 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $68,190 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $70,614 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $67,105 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $65,383 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $69,593 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $67,424 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $63,533 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $77,822 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $77,630 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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