Automation index
How much of a Sommelier’s job can AI already do?
A list and a standard pairing write fast. Tasting, selling the bottle, and reading the table do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sommelier
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#437 / 633
View rankingSommelier
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Build the list, sheets and standard pairings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 40% | +8 |
Orders, cellar and stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Taste, buy and negotiate with the importer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Table service and suggestive selling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Train floor staff and handle a wine complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Events, tastings and house relations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Orders, cellar and stock
- Taste, buy and negotiate with the importer
- Table service and suggestive selling
- Events, tastings and house relations
- sommelier
- sumiller
- carta de vinos
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 5131
IS WORK OVER?
Procurement specialist
34%
#20 / 633
View rankingProcurement specialist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 48% | +1.9 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 28% | +7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- types of coffee beans
- coffee grinding levels
- food and beverage industry
- coffee characteristics
- examine green coffee beans
- apply HACCP
- conduct extensive international travel
- analyse consumer buying trends
- negotiate price
- evaluate coffee characteristics
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3323