Careers · Shipboard role
Sommelier (Wine Steward)
The Sommelier (Wine Steward) recommends and serves wines that complement guests' meals, working with the chefs and service teams in the restaurants, and reports to the Bar Manager.
Reports to
Bar Manager
A watch or a day
Day work
The certificate that gates the job
STCW V/2 (serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel))
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
STCW V/2
serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel)
MSN 1866 Amd 2
UK implementation of STCW V/2
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.55
India implementation of STCW V/2
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
Seaman's book / CDC / passport
e.g. passport · seaman book · Passport
Wine qualification (WSET / CMS)
e.g. WSET · Court of Master Sommeliers · Sommelier certif
Experience / sea time / time in rank
e.g. 1 year experience · 3 years of experience · 2 years’ experience
English / Marlins / CES test
e.g. English Test · Fluent in English
USPH / VSP knowledge
e.g. USPH · Public Health
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