JULIE MEIRICK
Nashville,USA
Summary
Hospitality and beverage leader with 17+ years of experience driving beverage strategy, guest experience, financial performance, and team development. Lead company-wide beverage initiatives across eight restaurant locations, overseeing menu innovation, supplier partnerships, training programs, operational standards, and performance management. Proven success building profitable beverage programs, developing high-performing teams, and creating memorable guest experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
BEVERAGE MANAGER
M.L.ROSE
01.2022 - Current
- Provide company-wide beverage leadership across eight restaurant locations, overseeing beverage strategy, menu development, supplier partnerships, training programs, operational standards, and financial performance.
- Lead beverage strategy, menu innovation, supplier partnerships, and operational standards across eight locations.
- Created and launched seasonal beverage menus featuring new beverages and original recipes, generating a 70% increase in cocktail sales.
- Increased beverage contribution to total sales from 25.9% to 38.7% while delivering company-leading beverage cost performance.
- Reduced liquor cost from 21.7% to 13.9% through disciplined inventory controls, training, and execution.
- Developed one of Nashville's most comprehensive non-alcoholic beverage programs.
- Created company-wide education initiatives including Beer Council, Beer 101, leadership workshops, vendor tastings, and seasonal menu training.
- Cultivated supplier partnerships generating $70,000+ annually in marketing support, promotional funding, and operational savings.
- Rebuilt and developed high-performing bar teams through structured hiring, coaching, accountability, and leadership development.
- Represent the beverage program through television appearances, podcasts, community events, supplier partnerships, and industry engagements.
BAR MANAGER
M.L.ROSE
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed daily restaurant and bar operations, staffing, inventory management, financial performance, and service execution.
- Developed and coached bartenders and service staff while improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Led onboarding and training programs that strengthened employee development, retention, and service standards.
BARTENDER
M.L.ROSE
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume hospitality environment while developing expertise in craft beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and beverage operations.
- Mentored new team members and contributed to operational consistency and service excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
Skills
- Beverage Strategy
- Guest Experience
- Craft Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Multi-Unit Leadership
- Team Development
- Training & Education
- Supplier Partnerships
- Financial Performance
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Hospitality Operations
- Brand & Community Engagement
Timeline
BEVERAGE MANAGER
M.L.ROSE
01.2022 - Current
BAR MANAGER
M.L.ROSE
01.2017 - 01.2022
BARTENDER
M.L.ROSE
01.2008 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
BOARD & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
NOTES FOR EDUCATION, FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER, Helped establish and guide a nonprofit organization supporting music education initiatives that provide approximately $250,000 annually to music programs in public schools in Nashville, TN and Napa, CA.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Lead Server/Bluebird Café (7 years)
- Trainer and Manager/Easy’s in the Village (2 years)
- Event and Office Manager/The Trace (2 years)