James Stahl
Mill River,Massachusetts
Summary
Restaurant Manager with 26 year career at successful four star rated establishments. Skilled provider of expanded attendance figures and increased diner satisfaction. Brings deep knowledge of new American with French influence cuisine.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Manager
The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
Old Chatham, NY
03.1996 - 05.1999
- Maintained inventory of all wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
General Manager
Little Cat Lodge
Hillsdale, NY
09.2023 - March
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
Sommelier
The Old Inn on The Green
Marlborough, MA
1999 - 2023
- Developed beverage menus and pricing structures for new restaurants.
- Maintained inventory of all wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate wines for their meals or special occasions.
- Reviewed wine labels and vintages to recommend the best options for customers.
- Developed extensive knowledge of wines, including flavors, aromas, regions, and winemaking techniques.
Education
Wine And Spirits
W.S.E.T
New York, NY10-2002
Wine Service/Blind Wine Identification
Sommelier Society of America
New York, NY02-2002
General Wine Knowledge
Windows On The World Wine School
New York, NY03-2001
Wine Service/General Knowledge
Windows On The World Boot Camp
New York, NY02-1997
Skills
- Sommelier Expertise
- Beverage Pairing
- Purchasing strategy
- Customer service experience
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Inventory Control
Timeline
General Manager
Little Cat Lodge
09.2023 - March
Beverage Manager
The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
03.1996 - 05.1999
Sommelier
The Old Inn on The Green
1999 - 2023
Wine And Spirits
W.S.E.T
Wine Service/Blind Wine Identification
Sommelier Society of America
General Wine Knowledge
Windows On The World Wine School
Wine Service/General Knowledge
Windows On The World Boot Camp