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?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

#437 / 633

Sommelier

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	40%	+8
Orders, cellar and stock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Taste, buy and negotiate with the importer. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Table service and suggestive selling. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	10%	+1.6
Train floor staff and handle a wine complaint. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Events, tastings and house relations. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#371 / 633

Sales promoter

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
Briefing, stand and the kit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Shelf, the one who walks by and the one who stops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Tasting, allergies and not pushing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Data, contacts and not inflating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The supervisor, the space and not covering the shelf. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Stop the customer, and not lying. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low