Just got my first sommelier job and I’m struggling with imposter syndrome - The Athan Zafirov Wine Blog
It’s what I’ve been wanting for years ever since a serving job at a wine bar ignited my passion for wine. So why do I feel like I’m about to have a panic attack almost daily? I really can’t shake the fear that everyone will find out that I’m just a big ol’ fraud.
A few months ago I took a wine class with the beverage director of my restaurant group, who’s a master sommelier, and a few weeks ago he put my name forward for this promotion/transfer. He believes in me, my roommate who’s also a somm believes in me, as do my managers at my last restaurant.
But still, I can’t stop feeling this massive amount of anxiety. And when I get nervous I get flustered and forget some really basic shit and occasionally my hands will shake. I think that’s why I didn’t pass my certified exam in December.
Luckily where I’m working has an entirely Italian wine list with the exception of Champagne, so at least I can narrow down what I need to study and brush up on.
Anyways, has anyone else here made the jump from server to somm? Did you feel this way? How do I get past this feeling?
Any advice or encouragement is welcome. Thanks for listening 💜.
For 15 years, Athan Zafirov has traveled the vineyards around the world and worked with some of the greatest chefs including Francois Duc and Alan Brown.
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