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CURATED EDUCATION PROGRAM

Transforming Your Knowledge & Skills

Wine is a complex topic, so we break it down easily. Here is a detailed description of how Somm.Site can take your wine & hospitality knowledge to the next level, fast.

- LEVEL: BEGINNER -

Introductory Principles of Wine

This course is included with our free membership.

Introductory

THIS COURSE SETS YOUR FOUNDATION UP AND PREPARES YOU FOR SUCCESS.

In our introductory offering, we set a baseline of knowledge for our students, and sets you up for success in our Wine for Hospitality Professionals course. We cover the basic wine terminology, geography and production processes you need to understand to excel at selling, serving and describing wine.

COMPLETION TIME:  2 hours

INCLUDED: 10 Videos, 20 Modules, Quiz & Certificate of Completion

Overview

Here are some of the topics you will work through in this course:

  • What is Wine?

  • How wine is made

  • Describing wine

  • Main styles of wine

  • Old vs. new world

  • Enjoying & drinking wine

- LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE -

Somm.Site's Professional Wine Course

This course is included with our full membership.

Intermediate

THIS COURSE ADVANCES YOUR CAREER AND GIVES INSIDE KNOWLEDGE ON WINE.

This course is designed to bring your wine knowledge in line with the best hospitality employees in the world. For the restaurant employee, this course sets you apart from your peers, readying you for any elevated position in the field. For the enthusiast, this course covers all of the  major grape varieties in a way that helps you explain and enjoy wine with all levels of knowledge.

COMPLETION TIME: 3 hours

INCLUDED: 20 Videos, 30 Modules, Skill Building Quiz, Final Exam & Certificate of Completion

Overview

Here are some of the topics you will work through in this course:

  • Major grape varieties

  • Sales and service of each wine type

  • Production of each grape variety

  • Main grapes of major wine regions

  • Describing wine to guests & colleagues

  • Serving wine in the hospitality setting

- LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE -

A Sommelier's Guide to Liquor, Beer & Sake

This course is included with our full membership.

THIS COURSE ROUNDS OUT YOUR BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE.

This course takes you through the world of alcoholic beverages, focusing on the important items behind the bar. We will explore these topics with an eye towards describing, selling and serving these items in the hospitality environment.

COMPLETION TIME: 3 Hours

INCLUDED: 20 Videos, 30 Modules, Final Exam & Certificate of Completion

Overview

Here are some of  the topics you will work through in this course:

  • Selling and describing spirits

  • Introduction to liqueurs

  • Beer styles and important products

  • Introduction to Sake

  • Around the world: Elixirs of note

  • Popular offerings in the restaurant business

Advanced

- LEVEL: ADVANCED -

Sales & Service in the Hospitality Environment

This course is launching soon!

OUR ADVANCED COURSE HELPS YOU ACHEIVE AWARDS & ACCOLADES IN HOSPITALITY

This is a detailed look at the guest service process and the elements of hospitality that garner accolades and awards. We take the popular ratings systems of the day into account while delivering a step by step break down of five star level sales and service.

COMPLETION TIME: 3 hours

INCLUDED: 10 Videos, 15 Modules, Final Exam with Certification

Overview

Here are some of the topics you will work through in this course:

  • Presenting your Establishment

  • Greetings, Check-Ins & CRM Basics

  • Steps of Guest Service

  • Suggestive Selling and Advertising

  • Beverage Sales Opportunities 

  • Organizational leadership in restaurants

  • And much more!

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Ways To Join Our Community

Choose a Membership Plan or an Individual Course Below

Membership Options

  • Free Membership

    0$
    Free for a Limited Time
    Valid for 3 months
    • Introductory Wine Course
    • Access to our Article Collection
    • Limited Education Program Access

  • Full Membership

    75$
    3 Courses + Complete Site Access
    Valid for 12 months
    • Somm.Site's Professional Wine Course
    • Liquor, Beer & Sake Beverage Course
    • Introductory Wine Course
    • Complete Site Access (articles, podcasts, index & forum)

  • Industry Membership

    125$
    All 4 courses + our Wine & Spirits eBook
    Valid for 12 months
    • Our Entire Catalog of Courses
    • Access to all Educational Content
    • First Access to our Sales & Service Course - Coming Soon
    • First Access to our Wine & Spirits eBook - Coming Soon

Course Catalog

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