Junior Sommelier vs AI Sommelier
Think of AI Assistants/Agents as human employees. It provides clearer insight.
Below is a comparison of the skills needed by a human Junior Sommelier at a luxury hotel and the skills inherently possessed by an AI Sommelier due to its training and programming.
The skill requirements are sourced from an actual job listing for a Junior Sommelier position.
The Comparison:
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Previous experience as a sommelier or in a similar wine service role is essential; a strong passion for wine and a willingness to learn are essential.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Superb knowledge of different wines, always happy to improve and learn, has extensive memory unmatchable by human Sommelier.
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Extensive knowledge of different wine regions, varietals, and production techniques.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Exceptional knowledge of different wine regions, varietals, and production techniques. A huge plus — does not forget details, and stays always up to date.
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with guests.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Effective, confident, knowledgeable, possesses excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Ability to make recommendations and provide detailed descriptions of wines in a clear and engaging manner.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Makes recommendations and provides detailed descriptions of wines in a clear and engaging manner.
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Basic understanding of food and wine pairings, and the ability to collaborate with the culinary team.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Understanding of food and wine pairings
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in wine inventory management.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Attention to detail
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Excellent in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times 24/7
Human Skill Requirement — Junior Sommelier
Professional wine certifications or sommelier training is a plus, but not required.
Natural Skill of an AI Sommelier Assistant
Wine and sommelier training available
This is a permanent, in-person position; the nature of the industry means that this role will include a variety of shifts including evenings, weekend and holidays.
What insights can be drawn from this comparison?
It is clear that AI Sommelier is a superior candidate for the role of a Junior Sommelier. It not only inherently possesses all the necessary skills but is also accessible at all times — evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How can it help the hotel that advertises such a position?
By employing an AI Sommelier instead of a human Junior Sommelier the hotel will save on:
- Advertising of the position costs
- Hiring and interviewing costs
- Junior Sommelier’s salary cost
- Associated with the salary taxes and pension costs
- Training of the Junior Sommelier costs
How does hiring an AI Sommelier help the Chief Sommelier?
- Chief Sommelier can access the information and help that an AI Sommelier provides 24/7
- Chief Sommelier can mould an AI Sommelier into a specific role and character that reflect the standards of the hotel
- Chief Sommelier does not need to oversee AI Sommelier Assistant as it can act autonomously
- Chief Sommelier gains a reliable companion and subordinate
- Chief Sommelier frees time to focus on more important tasks
