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Track Record

Case work & experience.

Our experience includes delivering wine list consulting and staff training programmes for restaurants in Johannesburg's premium dining space, supported by extensive operational experience in award-winning restaurant environments.

Current
2024 – Present
Johannesburg, SA

Wine List Consulting & Staff Training

Nook Restaurant

Delivered wine list design and staff wine training programme. Combined menu engineering, wine education, and hands-on role-play to improve confidence, sales behaviour, and service standards.

Key Outcomes

Complete wine list redesign

Four-week staff training programme

Improved wine sales performance

Current
Feb 2025 – Present
Johannesburg, SA

Food & Beverage Manager

The Peech Hotel

Leading all Food & Beverage operations at a boutique luxury hotel. Focused on elevating dining experiences, team development, and innovative menu curation paired with exceptional wines.

Key Outcomes

Elevated service standards

Team performance improvement

Wine programme development

Feb 2023 – Feb 2024
Johannesburg, SA

General Manager & Wine Sommelier

The Pot Luck Club & The Short Market Club

Directed daily operations, staff development, and guest relations for two premier dining destinations. Championed premium service standards and bespoke wine programmes.

Key Outcomes

Operations optimization

Wine programme curation

Brand reputation enhancement

Aug 2021 – Feb 2023
Johannesburg, SA

General Manager

Sejour Restaurant & Astra Bar

Managed operations, brand marketing, and customer engagement at award-winning fine dining venues.

Best Fine Dining (Luxe Life Awards 2022)

Best Restaurant (Restaurant Week 2021)

Key Outcomes

Award-winning service delivery

Marketing strategy execution

Guest experience design

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