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Beer Sommelier

A beer sommelier is a trained expert that specialises in beer styles, brewing methods and food pairings. The role is sometimes referred to as a Cicerone, particularly in the United States, or perhaps a beer specialist. It’s not as common as a wine sommelier, but the field is growing rapidly.

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Restaurant / Bar Manager

Managing a bar or restaurant is one of the most crucial roles in hospitality. The manager is responsible for day-to-day operations: motivating the team, keeping customers happy and ensuring smooth service, while also hitting business targets.

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Retail Store Manager

A store manager oversees the day-to-day operations at a wine, beer or spirits shop. It could be a boutique store in a small village, a fine wine merchant in a major city centre or perhaps one of many stores in a large chain.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion have always been at the heart of our business. They are central to our mission to provide accessible best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world's wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts.

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Gus Zhu MW | Wine

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Julie Dupouy | Wine

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Sovna Puri | Wine

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Our social impact

We believe education has the power to transform lives. Beyond delivering world-class drinks qualifications, we’re committed to making a difference through our social impact initiatives. These include scholarships and funded education programmes that support underrepresented communities and promote greater inclusivity within the drinks industry. By partnering with like-minded organisations around...