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?

19%

#525 / 633

Yacht skipper

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
Course, weather and the day’s plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Helm, the sea and the manoeuvre. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Crew, the sick one and the novice. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Breakdown, sail or engine and the call. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The charter, the client and not pushing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Whole into harbour, and not trusting the plotter. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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