Jose M. Cruz
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Sommelier with over 15 years of experience advising restaurants, wineries, and clients about wines. Bringing forth a true passion for wines and excellent communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Hospitality
Keller Estate Winery
Petaluma, CA
07.2020 - 08.2023
Sommelier
Starr Restaurant
New York, NY
07.2019 - 03.2020
Head Sommelier
Scarpetta NoMad
New York, NY
11.2017 - 05.2019
Sommelier
Esca (BBHG)
New York, NY
06.2016 - 07.2017
Beverage Manager
Trattoria Il Mulino
Nashville, TN
08.2015 - 08.2016
Assistant Wine Maker
Bodega Familia Schroeder
San Patricio del Chañar, Neuquen
04.2015 - 07.2015
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
Deerfield Beach, FL
10.2013 - 03.2015
Head Sommelier
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2012 - 11.2013
Education
Intensive Sommelier Course -
International Culinary Center - New York (ICC)
11.2012
Hospitality Management Trainee -
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers
08.2011
Tourism and Hospitality Management -
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
12.2004
Skills
- Guest Relations Management
- Revenue Generation
- Operational Efficiency
- Sales Management
- Hospitality and Service Knowledge
- Guest Account Management
- Customer Rapport
- Reservation Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Basic Accounting
Certifications Courses
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, 11/01/12
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
French
Limited
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Director of Hospitality
Keller Estate Winery
07.2020 - 08.2023
Sommelier
Starr Restaurant
07.2019 - 03.2020
Head Sommelier
Scarpetta NoMad
11.2017 - 05.2019
Sommelier
Esca (BBHG)
06.2016 - 07.2017
Beverage Manager
Trattoria Il Mulino
08.2015 - 08.2016
Assistant Wine Maker
Bodega Familia Schroeder
04.2015 - 07.2015
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
10.2013 - 03.2015
Head Sommelier
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
11.2012 - 11.2013
Intensive Sommelier Course -
International Culinary Center - New York (ICC)
Hospitality Management Trainee -
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers
Tourism and Hospitality Management -
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste