How much does a Sommelier make in Fort Wayne, IN? The average Sommelier salary in Fort Wayne, IN is $59,592 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,814 and $73,361. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Sommelier Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sommelier Salary $33,270 Fort Wayne,IN February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sommelier Salary $45,814 Fort Wayne,IN February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sommelier Salary $59,592 Fort Wayne,IN February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sommelier Salary $73,361 Fort Wayne,IN February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sommelier Salary $85,897 Fort Wayne,IN February 26, 2024
25% $45,814 10% $33,270 90% $85,897 75% $73,361 $59,592 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Sommelier salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Sommelier, the highest Sommelier salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Sommelier salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Sommelier salary is in Miami, FL, where the Sommelier salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Fort Wayne, Indiana    Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (....More

Fort Wayne, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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