FRANKIE MACE
Astoria
Summary
Wine Director with extensive experience in wine selection and program development. Expertise in international wines, particularly Italian and Mediterranean varieties, leading to increased revenue through strategic inventory management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance dining experiences with customized wine recommendations and tastings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sommelier
LE COUCOU
New York
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered exceptional wine service to enhance dining experiences.
- Maintained updated wine list to reflect current selections.
- Guided customers in selecting wines tailored to meals and occasions.
Wine Director
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK NY
New York
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed 2200 title Wine List which earned Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence
- Conducted weekly inventory of beer, spirits and wine
- Maintained a beverage program responsible for $1,000,000+ in sales annually
- Purchased all wine, liquor, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Wine Director
AMALI RESTAURANT GROUP
New York
03.2014 - 05.2020
- Created Amali’s 500 title wine list which earned accolades from the Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits Magazine, and Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.
- Created wine lists for Sopra, Amali Mou and Calissa Restaurants
- Conducted weekly inventory of beer, spirits and wine including a 2000+ bottle cellar
- Maintained beverage cost of less than 26% and provide anticipated costs for future budgets
- Raised wine sales by more than 16% in less than two years
- Purchased all wine, liquor, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Managed and trained staff of 30 including two-hour monthly beverage training seminars
- Taught wine seminars to NYT advertisement department on how to navigate a wine list and impress at client dinners without breaking the expense budget (100+ participants)
- Primary wine consultant for a la carte dining and private events
- Organized all wine dinners, wine classes and offsite wine events
Sommelier
AMALI RESTAURANT GROUP
New York
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Primary wine consultant for a la carte dining and private events
- Organized all wine dinners, wine classes and offsite wine event
- Taught Advanced Wine Seminar on viticulture, vinification, wine regions and grape varietals for the Restaurant Opportunities Center (24 students)
Education
NYC FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE -
02.2017
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS - Sommelier Certification
10.2013
AMERICAN SOMMELIER ASSOCIATION - 24 Week Viticulture and Vinification Course
09.2012
BFA - Music Performance
PURCHASE COLLEGE
05.2002
Skills
- Inventory control
- Beverage management
- Wine program development
- Customer service
- Wine pairing
- Staff training
- Sales strategy
- Cost management
- Binwise, Acubar, Microsoft Excel and Word, OpenTable, TripleSeat, POS systems including Micros, Aloha, Breadcrumb, and PosiTouch
Volunteer Experience
New York City Animal Care and Control, Socialization of shelter cats and dogs
Timeline
Sommelier
LE COUCOU
11.2024 - 03.2025
Wine Director
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK NY
06.2021 - 04.2024
Wine Director
AMALI RESTAURANT GROUP
03.2014 - 05.2020
Sommelier
AMALI RESTAURANT GROUP
01.2013 - 03.2014
NYC FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE -
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS - Sommelier Certification
AMERICAN SOMMELIER ASSOCIATION - 24 Week Viticulture and Vinification Course
BFA - Music Performance
PURCHASE COLLEGE
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