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Chris Delaney

San Diego,CA

Summary

Award-winning Wine and Beverage Director with a proven track record at Eat.Drink.Sleep and The Third Corner Wine Shop and Bistro. Leveraged expertise as a Certified Sommelier to develop innovative wine programs, fostering exclusive partnerships and enhancing guest experiences. Renowned for exceptional team leadership and a creative approach to wine education and events.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wine and Beverage Director

Eat.Drink.Sleep
02.2011 - 01.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with winemakers, wineries and vendors, ensuring access to exclusive products and competitive pricing.
  • Created traditional and outside the box wine focused events.
  • Built and oversaw wine programs across multiple EDS hotels and restaurants.
  • Managed, scheduled and worked directly with staff during service to ensure exceptional guest experiences.


Wine Director/General Manager

The Third Corner Wine Shop and Bistro
10.2005 - 10.2010
  • Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
  • Built a unique and creative wine program that helped start the hybrid restaurant/retail wine model in San Diego.
  • Successfully executed monthly wine dinners and tastings which helped drive restaurant and retail revenue.
  • Established deep relationships with winemakers and vendors.

Education

Comparative Literature

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Product sourcing
  • Menu development
  • Beverage pairing
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Cost control

Certification

San Diego Bay Food and Wine Enology Scholarship recipient.


Course certificates, Extended Wine Studies Program, The Culinary Institute of America.


Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers



Timeline

Wine and Beverage Director

Eat.Drink.Sleep
02.2011 - 01.2025

Wine Director/General Manager

The Third Corner Wine Shop and Bistro
10.2005 - 10.2010

Comparative Literature

Point Loma Nazarene University

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