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QualificationsCourt of Master Sommeliers(Required) CMS Introductory Sommelier Certificate CMS Certified Sommelier CMS Advanced Sommelier CMS Master Sommelier No CMS qualifications Please confirm which Court of Master Sommeliers exams you have passed.Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (AIS)(Required) AIS Certification Level 1 AIS Certification Level 2 AIS Diploma Bronze AIS Diploma Silver AIS Diploma Gold No AIS qualifications Please confirm AIS exams you have passed.UK Sommelier Association (AIS - Italian Sommelier Association))(Required) Certified Sommelier Course Italian Wine Specialist Wine Tasting Specialist No UK Sommelier Association exams Please confirm which UK Sommelier Association exams you have passed.Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)(Required) WSET Level 1 Wines WSET Level 2 Wines WSET Level 3 Wines WSET Level 4 Wines (Diploma) WSET Level 1 Spirits WSET Level 2 Spirits WSET Level 3 Spirits WSET Level 1 Sake WSET Level 3 Sake No WSET qualifications Please confirm which WSET exams you have passed.Please provide details of any other qualifications or courses you are studying, not listed on your CV.For example Wine Scholar Guild, Institute of Hospitality, Wine MBA, Institute of Masters of Wine, Master of Culinary Arts. Experience & SeniorityIn this section you must declare the total number of whole years' experience gained fully employed in sommelier roles. This excludes any time spent in other restaurant jobs eg waiting staff, bartenderTotal years of sommelier experience(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 20.Please add up the total number of whole years experience you have gained employed as a sommelier, at any level, in the UK or abroad.Your current position(Required) Group Head Sommelier / Wine Director Head Sommelier Deputy/Assistant Head Sommelier Senior Sommelier Sommelier Assistant/Junior Sommelier Please select the sommelier position that most closely matches your current role.% Time spent working service(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 100.What percentage of your time is spent working service, on the floor, managing the team and ensuring diners enjoy the best experience? Level of ResponsibilityCellar Management & Investments(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Stock recording(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Financial reporting include GP/Margins, Pricing and accountability(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility New wine sourcing(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility New wine buying(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Wine list presentation, management & curation(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Mis en place(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Staff recruitment(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Includes deciding staff role required, preparing job description, advertising, interviews and candidate selection.Staff management: development, career progression & retention(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Staff management: daily performance & service standards(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Back of house collaboration(Required) No responsibility A little responsibility Some responsibility Shared responsibility Total responsibility Includes kitchen staff training, food pairings and tasting menus.CompetitionsHave you taken part in any sommelier competitions?ASI Best Sommelier of World Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) UK Sommelier of the Year (Taittinger/Caterer) Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Chaine de Rotisseurs Young Sommelier Award Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Ruinart Sommelier Challenge Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Best Sommelier UK (UK Sommelier Association) Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Gold Service Scholarship Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Copa Jerez Entrant Finalist (or regional winner) Winner (National or International) Sommelier AwardsHave you received any awards whilst working as a sommelier?GQ Sommelier of the Year Shortlist Winner Michelin Sommelier Award Winner Cateys Wine & Spirit Ambassador Award Shortlist Winner Harpers Top 25-50 Sommeliers 2022-2024 Included in the 2022 list Included in the 2023 list Included in the 2024 list Edinburgh Sommelier of the Year (EDI Rest Awards) Shortlist Winner IWC Wine Personality of the Year Shortlist Winner Imbibe On-trade Personality of the Year Shortlist Winner Wine List AwardsHas your restaurant wine list won any awards (whilst it was your responsibility)?Wine List Confidential Entrant Finalist Winner WFW World's Best Wine List Awards Entrant Shortlist Winner AA Hospitality Awards | Wine Award Entrant Shortlist Winner Star Wine List Entrant Shortlist Winner Your online profile and magazine interviewsIf you have any social media accounts you think would be relevant to your application please provide details below. Provide us with as many links and account details as you can. We will use this to verify your entry. It is not essential but it will help us research your skills and achievements.Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Website/Blog Podcast Your photograph Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, Max. file size: 1 MB, Max. files: 2. Upload a recent, professional photographInsert website links Add RemoveIf you have been mentioned or featured on websites, articles or magazines, share the link here.Upload your press cuttings Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, gif, jpeg, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 5. If you have any files of articles, interviews or reviews that are about you, or mention you please upload them here.Any questions, comments or additional information you would like to provide? Δ sponsored by