Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas’ Post

Great read about Master Sommeliers with perspective from three of the earliest ones.

In today's installment of my prospective book on Restaurant Wine Management, I tell the story of three of America's first Master Sommeliers who happened to be working in Hawaii when I first started in the industry, in the late 1970s. While I didn't follow their exact same path, one thing we all learned from them is this: Anything is possible, including being the best in the world. #restaurantlife #restaurantwine #sommelierlife #sommjournal #winelist #hospitalityindustry #HospitalityManagement #sommelierbusiness #sommelierdreams #winelist #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry

🌟 The World's Top Waiter Competition – Challenge #2: Presenting & Serving Wine 🍷 Dear Competitors, The journey to becoming the World’s Top Waiter is about showing your passion, skills, and professionalism at every step. We were thrilled to see the first challenge submissions, but we know many of you haven’t stepped up yet. This competition is about learning, growing, and showcasing your talent, and now is the time to dive in! 🌍✨ Remember, this is not just about winning a title but also about making connections, growing your confidence, and proving yourself on the world stage. So, if you haven’t yet participated, now is your chance to shine! Challenge #2: Presenting & Serving Wine 🍾 We want to see flawless style, correct protocol, and proper language as you present and serve wine to guests. Your task: Bring the bottle to the guest, present it properly (announce the wine type, vintage, etc.). Open the bottle carefully and pour a sample for the guest to taste. After the guest approves the wine, pour it over the rest of the table, and end with the guest who has tasted it. Bonus: Feel free to interact with the guests during the service or choose to work in silence. We want to see your style and professional demeanor in action! https://lnkd.in/ecxiXBJQ #waiter #waitress #topwaiter #competition #WineService #TopFans #followers #finedining #hospitality

6 weeks until Cannes Lions! Planning your meetings over a meal? Discover the top 10 restaurants and bistros to wine and dine your clients at the festival. Stay tuned for more insider tips on navigating Cannes Lions like a pro! #CannesDining #NetworkingSpots"

6 weeks until Cannes Lions! Planning your meetings over a meal? Discover the top 10 restaurants and bistros to wine and dine your clients at the festival. Stay tuned for more insider tips on navigating Cannes Lions like a pro! #CannesDining #NetworkingSpots"

Transforming industry expertise into classroom excellence. 🍷✨ Today's practical session focused on wine classifications and advanced wine service techniques. Sharing essential skills of wine selection, proper serving etiquette has been the highlight of the session. Bridging the gap between industry standards and academic learning to shape the future leaders of hospitality. #WineService #HospitalityEducation #IndustryExpertise #FutureHoteliers #patkarhospitality

A good article came out recently about the twilight of the sommelier in restaurants. I believe there will always be a need for wine professionals in restaurants, their roles might change but finding great producers of wine does not. Below is our list Catalyst Restaurant we put a lot of effort into finding and maintaining a affordable list, we have special occasion bottles too, but great wine does not have to expensive. That is the role of the modern sommelier. I have encouraged our staff to pursue education through the court of master sommelier programs, I have even did it. We need restaurants that support education and a culture of learning. The staff become more engaged in wine/beverage and guests win in the end! What are your thoughts on the role of sommeliers?

Casino Operations: An Inside Look online course starts June 23. Learn about the structures of a casino’s departments and their functions. Particular attention will be placed the hotel, food and beverage, meetings and conventions, and entertainment divisions. With instructor Dayna Hinkel, MBA. Register at https://bit.ly/44MTyCy. #UNR #GamingManagement #CasinoOperations #OnlineClass #CasinoManagement

In the current SOMM Journal, my Bottom Line column on what it takes to be a working sommelier today. #sommelier #sommjournal

Sommelier Moses Magwaza speaks how wine education among wait staff is lacking in South Africa. He gives some tips about how restaurant owners can improve this. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxhqGxNE