Ausbildung Sommelier Österreich

What's it about?

Preliminary exam for the Sommelier diploma. The demands of wine enthusiasts are increasing. As a result, top-trained sommeliers who can advise guests with comprehensive knowledge and an unerring sense of taste are in higher demand. Qualify now for your career in a top area of gastronomy: the world of wine. The WIFI course for Sommelier Austria is a recognized top training for activities in upscale restaurants, wine trade, or exquisite specialty shops. You will deepen your knowledge of Austrian wine and prepare with plenty of practical experience for the sought-after profession of sommelier. Your benefit: you qualify for your career in a top area of gastronomy. You will expand your knowledge of Austrian wine and prepare with extensive practical training for the profession of sommelier. You will exchange ideas with aspiring sommeliers. Content: The part-time course includes 136 teaching units plus excursions. Perfect your skills in the areas of: Sommelier tasks, wine list design and beverage costing, sensory analysis: tasting Austrian wines, wine law and label reading, viticulture and cellar technology, Austria as a wine country, beverage knowledge & basics, beer service at the guest and beer brewing, wine service and types of wine service, harmony of food and drinks, communication and dealing with guests, teamwork. Note: We recommend successful completion of a basic training (e.g., Jungsommelier training) before participating in the Austrian Sommelier training. The subjects viticulture, cellar management, wine law, and wine faults are taught during a 4-day excursion to Burgenland. This only takes place during continuous course times. Accommodation and meals on-site are to be paid for by the course participant. Evening sessions are occasionally scheduled. Objective: This comprehensive training deepens knowledge of Austrian wine and emphasizes practical skills. In 136 teaching units plus excursions, you will prepare intensively for the profession of sommelier. Target group: Wine connoisseurs or professionals from gastronomy, hotel industry, wine trade, graduates of Jungsommelier training, wine experts, and participants of the advanced course at the Wine Academy Austria. Requirements: Proof of proper completion (apprenticeship certificate) as a cook, restaurant specialist, or dual apprenticeship as cook-restaurant specialist, or hotel and catering assistant, or graduation from a higher school for hotel and catering or viticulture plus 2 years of relevant professional experience in service, specialty trade, or viticulture (1 year practical experience with proof of dual apprenticeship). If candidates cannot provide an apprenticeship certificate, 5 years of practical experience in service, relevant trade, or viticulture must be demonstrated, or proof of successful completion of the Jungsommelier exam (which replaces 2 years of relevant professional experience), or proof of successful completion of the advanced course 2 at the Wine Academy, and minimum age at exam: 18 years (at exam entry). Participation in the preparatory course, minimum attendance 75%. Proof of payment of the exam fee. Final admission is decided by WIFI. The fulfillment of the requirements is checked based on the submitted exam applications. Graduates receive a WIFI certificate. Note: Funding options include the Salzburg State Education Voucher, which covers up to 50% of course costs (with specified maximum amounts). More info: Funding for master and qualification exams: The exam fee for the first and second attempt is fully covered by the federal government. Preparation courses for master, foreman, or qualification exams are subsidized with the Salzburg Education Voucher at 50%, up to a maximum of 2,200 euros. More info.

Where?

Bezst. Pinzgau

Organiser: WIFI Salzburg