JUSTIN T. HALL
Apt. ***
Sarasota, FL 34240
Email: *********@*****.***
Cell: 850-***-****
Objective: To acquire a new position with career growth potential utilizing my extensive management and customer service skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences degree in Philosophy-December 2010
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
CERTIFICATION Level 3 Award in Wine
WSET- Wine and Spirits Education Trust via Napa Valley Wine Academy- 2021
Level 2 Certified Sommelier- April 2015
The Court of Master Sommeliers at The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL
EXPERIENCE
Selva Grill (UTC location), Sarasota, FL March 2023 – Present
Key Server/Bartender
• Provide exceptional service by providing exemplary service
• Anticipate guest needs
• Assist AGM and GM with monthly wine inventories
• Handle cash and credit card transactions
• Handle voids and comps
• Ensure daily closeouts are accurate
Ember’s Prime Steaks & Wood Grill, Gainesville, FL June 2009– Dec 2022 Director of Wine/Assistant General Manager
• Vital part in reaching over 5 million in F&B sales for restaurant in 2021
• Train all front of the house staff in all areas of food and wine service
• Liaison between Staff and General Manager
• Provide administrative related support to GM, ensure GM’s daily work runs smoothly • Assist Private Events Coordinator with booking and execution of private events
• Meet with distributors for beer, wine and spirits
• Handle and implement systems for doing inventory on beer, wine and spirits
• Manage beverage cost of goods and product and labor effectively
• Handle cash and credit card transactions
• Best of Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator 2022
• Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator 2010-2021
References Available Upon Request