Sommelier - Cellar Agent (AFC)

The aim of the course is to prepare participants to become competent, multi-skilled professionals, capable of taking up jobs in wineries, sales outlets or restaurants, offering quality service to customers. The course covers various aspects of the profession, from wine selection to presentation and sales. Participants will acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge they need for their future roles. Attentive to the demands of a varied clientele, the sommelier-cellar agent will be able to satisfy them and introduce them to wines, beers and spirits. Their knowledge of these products enables them to manage supplies and monitor sales and finances. They ensure compliance with regulations.

At the end of the training, he will be able to:

-Organise his activity

-Know wines, beers and spirits

-Advise, sell and serve products

-Know how to communicate, promote and create events related to wines and spirits

-Comply with hygiene rules and regulations

-Manage the purchase and storage of beverages

-Stand the till

-Communicate in English with basic notions for professional purposes

-Use tools related to the trade (office automation, digital, specific software)

-Use job-related social networks 

Integration period: Welcome, presentation of training objectives, discovery of the professional environment, awareness of sustainable development, adaptation of the course - 7 hours

Module 1 - 18 hours

Introduction and Preparation for the Careers of Sommelier Agent - Cellar

Module 2 - 51 hours

Wine knowledge and purchasing, beer and spirits

Module 3 - 48 hours

Customer space management and cellar sales

Module 4 - 48 hours Restaurant service

Module 5 - 42 hours

Professional English

(Basic knowledge of English for professional purposes)

Module 6 - 24 hours

Digital tools and social networks

Related certifications - 48 hours

Assessment, regulation, evaluation of the system - 14 hours 

• Certification of prior learning

• All audiences

Know how to read and write in French  -Have basic logical reasoning skills -Good presentation and people skills.

12 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Personalised course
• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of training entry.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

Taking account of beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification methods, support by the TH referent.

In order to improve the quality of our service, you can send us your suggestions or complaints using the form available on our website.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

Coursework evaluations (ECF)

Coursework assessment (CCF)

Present yourself with the liaison form from the prescriber (Mission locale, Pôle emploi...).

Positioning test by appointment.

Interview by appointment.

Training is available between 15 and 45 days before the start of the course, depending on the funding body. Please contact us.

• to 08 sep 2025 10h00
         Lycée Régional hôtelier Jean Paul Passedat - 114 avenue André Zenatti - Marseille 8ème
• to 15 sep 2025 10h00
         Lycée Régional hôtelier Jean Paul Passedat - 114 avenue André Zenatti - Marseille 8ème

Working for companies in the sector

Access for people with disabilities

Transport

The material resources made available to the trainee.

1st training session, we have no Quality indicators.