Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline

Don Myers

Hospitality Professional
Dallas,TX

Summary

For over 20 years, I've worked with exceptional chefs, managers, and owners and established myself as a recognized leader in training staff and managers to achieve remarkable performance. Through ample time and experience in notable establishments, I have gained exceptional proficiency in culinary operations, luxury beverage service, and generating revenue through effective marketing and relationship building while minimizing turnover and costs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sommelier

Carbone / Major Food Group
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 08.2023

As a wine team leader, I contributed to achieving $5.7M in sales. I curated an award-winning wine list, producing record revenues and global recognition. I also played a key role in delivering one of DFW's most profitable bar programs.

Beverage Director / AGM

Sassetta
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020

I created and managed a premium luxury beverage program, focusing exclusively on Italian wine and a bar program inspired by prohibition-era cocktails matched to craft spirits and European aperitifs. My pursuits included redesigning organizational strategy and procedures to enhance service standards and efficiency. Moreover, I supervised purchasing and related costs, ensuring a favorable net revenue. I conducted weekly tastings of our premium products, keeping staff aware of our offerings.

General Manager

Macellaio
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019

I managed all business operations, including P&L statements, inventory, staff training, HR, POS systems, payroll, and procuring exclusive European wine labels. Additionally, I developed a cocktail program, made strategic adjustments to maximize profitability, and organized events to boost sales.

Beverage Manager

Flavor Hook LLC / Montlake Cut /Town Hearth
Dallas, TX
10.2013 - 09.2017

As the beverage manager, I produced and managed two multimillion-dollar beverage and service programs and created a wine list that complemented exceptional seafood and prime steaks. I oversaw staff training and end-of-day procedures, including generating sales reports and maintaining the POS and CC processing systems.

Education

VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY -

UC DAVIS
01.2009

IWP II / WSET III -

ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE ET DU VIN (OIV)

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Empowering Leadership
  • Adept in complex environments
  • Fluent in all IT modalities and design software
  • Organizational Structure
  • Inventory Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations

Affiliations

  • For more than a decade I have undertaken advanced leadership training. My aim is to consistently transform weaknesses into strengths allowing me to lead myself and others to breakthrough performance.
  • My interest in the world of wine has driven me to continuing education from esteemed institutions such as the Department of Viticulture & Enology at U.C. Davis, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA) and The Institute of Masters of Wine. (IMW)

References

Nick Badovinus, Founder & President, FlavorHook LLC

Jeffrey Gregory, Managing Partner, 55-Seventy

Noel Petrin, President, Restaurant Works LLC

Timeline

Sommelier - Carbone / Major Food Group
12.2021 - 08.2023
Beverage Director / AGM - Sassetta
08.2019 - 03.2020
General Manager - Macellaio
08.2017 - 08.2019
Beverage Manager - Flavor Hook LLC / Montlake Cut /Town Hearth
10.2013 - 09.2017
UC DAVIS - VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY,
ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE ET DU VIN (OIV) - IWP II / WSET III,
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