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Jeniree Figuera

Chester ,NY

Summary

Entrepreneurial and results-driven wine & spirits and restaurateur aprofessional with over 14 years of experience in hospitality, restaurant ownership, and beverage program development. Proven expertise in wine curation, vendor relations, staff training, and customer engagement. Adept at managing full-service operations, building profitable wine programs, and driving guest satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Owner

Hudson Valley Wine Cellar
Tuxedo Park, NY
01.2021 - Current
  • Founded and manage a high-performing retail wine and spirits store, offering over 2,600 labels including boutique, organic, and global selections.
  • Oversee all aspects of operations: purchasing, budgeting, licensing, inventory control, and customer service.
  • Built relationships with distributors to maintain exclusive and competitive product offerings.
  • Conduct weekly wine tastings and educational events to engage customers and boost sales.
  • Trained and educate the employee to maximize our custumer service operation
  • Advised clients on wine and spirits selections based on preferences and trends.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to build long-term client relationships.

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Barepas
New York, NY
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Founded, owned, and operated a full-service restaurant specializing in Venezuela cuisine.
  • Directed all day-to-day operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house management, vendor relations, inventory control, and budgeting.
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives that increased customer traffic and brand recognition, including social media campaigns, email newsletters, and event partnerships.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of 20 employees, fostering a strong service culture and maintaining high performance standards.
  • Managed all financial operations including budgeting, payroll, vendor payments, and profit & loss reporting.
  • Maintained compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol licensing regulations.
  • Built strong relationships with customers and community stakeholders, resulting in high customer retention.

Skills

  • Wine tasting & Evaluation
  • Spirits and liquor Knowledgeable
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Upselling & Cross-Selling Techniques
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Hiring, Training & Scheduling
  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Vendor & Supplier Negotiation
  • Licensing, Permits & Health Code Compliance
  • Exceptional Guest Relations

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Store Owner

Hudson Valley Wine Cellar
01.2021 - Current

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Barepas
06.2016 - 09.2021

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