ANGELA DIAZ
Healdsburg,CA
Summary
Hospitality professional with 10+ years of experience in fine dining, wine service, and restaurant operations. Strong background in wine education, guest experience, beverage programs, and team leadership. WSET Level 3 certified with hands-on harvest and winery production experience.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
BEVERAGE CONSULTANT
Sushi by Scratch
Healdsburg, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Curated omakase wine and sake pairings for sushi tasting menus.
- Established pricing strategies to maximize profitability of beverage sales.
- Negotiated competitive prices with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
- Trained staff on beverage descriptions, pairings, and service etiquette.
- Collaborated with Sushi by Scratch chefs on seasonal beverage menu updates.
LEAD SERVER / WINE STEWARD
Bistro Lagniappe
Healdsburg, CA
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Performed dual role in restaurant service and wine steward.
- Guided guests through wine menu selection and executing wine service.
- Managed cellar organization, improving service efficiency.
- Managed staff of 6 servers, delegating tasks and ensuring timely completion.
WINERY INTERN
Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Sebastopol, CA
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Worked directly with winery owner and wine maker Akiko Freeman. Perform all tasks of winemaking, including grape sampling, processing fruit receipts for weigh tag files, fruit sorting, pressing, wine racking, wine transfers, inoculations, pump overs and punch downs, barrel maintenance/prep/cleaning, tank sanitation, vessel cataloging, daily juice sampling, managing work requests and catalog work actions.
- Monitored fermentation processes to ensure proper development of wines.
- Maintained records related to grape sources, production yields, blending ratios.
- Tested wines throughout the production cycle to ensure quality standards were met.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to accurately measure sugar content of grapes prior to pressing.
- Coordinated workflow for harvests and high-volume task loads.
SERVER
Tar & Roses
Santa Monica, CA
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Guided guests through a globally influenced, ingredient-focused sharing menu. Managed large sections in a high-volume James Beard-recognized restaurant.
- Deepened expertise in Italian, Spanish, and California wines, contributing to informed guest recommendations.
- Authored wine list guide for FOH staff training, improving staff knowledge and service quality.
LEAD SERVER / INTERIM MANAGER
Japanese Authentic Foods: Hiyakawa / Wabi Sabi
Miami, FL
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Advanced through service and leadership roles across multiple concepts, blending omakase service expertise with FOH management. Delivered Edomae-style sushi while leveraging knowledge of seasonal seafood, sake, and Japanese culinary techniques to create exceptional guest experiences.
- Supported management during operational transition by implementing service standards, training staff, and establishing procedural systems. Developed beverage program (wine and sake), managed inventory, updated POS, handled reservations (Tock), conducted sales reporting, restructured menu, and introduced digital ordering systems.
BARTENDER
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Miami, FL
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Contributed to the development and curation of a rotating cocktail menu, emphasizing seasonal ingredients sourced from Ranch Patel's farm.
SERVER
Mignonette Seafood and Oyster Bar
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Developed extensive seafood and wine pairing knowledge. Guided guest through eight rotating oysters selections and Wine Spectator-recognized wine offerings.
Education
WSET LEVEL 3 - AWARD IN WINE
Odyssey Wine Academy
Healdsburg, CA 01.2025 - 05.2025
WSET LEVEL 2 - AWARD IN WINE
Odyssey Wine Academy
Healdsburg, CA 01.2024 - 04.2024
BA - ARCHITECTURE
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FLSkills
- Guest Relations
- Team Leadership
- Beverage Program Development
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Beginner
Timeline
LEAD SERVER / WINE STEWARD
Bistro Lagniappe
04.2025 - 08.2026
WSET LEVEL 3 - AWARD IN WINE
Odyssey Wine Academy
01.2025 - 05.2025
WINERY INTERN
Freeman Vineyard & Winery
09.2024 - 11.2025
WSET LEVEL 2 - AWARD IN WINE
Odyssey Wine Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024
BEVERAGE CONSULTANT
Sushi by Scratch
12.2023 - Current
SERVER
Tar & Roses
11.2022 - 09.2023
LEAD SERVER / INTERIM MANAGER
Japanese Authentic Foods: Hiyakawa / Wabi Sabi
09.2020 - 01.2022
BARTENDER
Ghee Indian Kitchen
01.2018 - 07.2020
SERVER
Mignonette Seafood and Oyster Bar
11.2015 - 09.2017
BA - ARCHITECTURE
University of Miami