Water Sommelier

A Water Sommelier…

…is focused on the cultural beverage mineral water, but also acts as a competent consultant for other water types.

A Water Sommelier presents the mineral waters of the house to guests in a restaurant or its owner and helps to choose the matching water to ordered dishes as well as wine or coffee. He is also responsible for the perfect presentation of the beverage to the guest, the purchase and the development of a water card.

In a beverage store the Water Sommelier acts as a contact person, to inform clients about the differences in “natural mineral water”, “natural curative water”, “spring water” and “table water” and explains the positive effect individual waters can have on the human health. He helps the clients choose the best water for his personal needs. Furthermore the Water Sommelier is in charge of presentations and sales promotions in the beverage store.

In a mineral water plant the Water Sommelier is mainly focused on marketing and distribution. He informs and advises clients from gastronomy and trade about the special characteristics and merits of the own water brands. By active water marketing he boosts sales and increases acceptance for the mineral water supplier.

The education “Water Sommelier”

The education “Water Sommelier” is unique in the world and is held at the internationally renowned Doemens Academy in Graefelfing near Munich. Next to a theoretical knowledge transfer about the widely varying water types and their characteristics, the course is enriched with many sensory trainings, group tasks and field trips.In total 80 training units are held in 10 course days. The participants have to prove their acquired knowledge in 4 written and practical exams, which spans all facets and areas of operation of a Water Sommelier.

Water Sommelier Courses 2024

The upcoming Water Sommelier Course 2024 (March, 2024) is already fully booked, so that the next date (November, 2024) has already been fixed.