JULIEANNE THOMPSON
Pittsboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic certified WSET 3 wine professional with a background in Biology and nine years of dedicated hospitality experience. Proven ability to curate exceptional wine experiences and drive sales in high-end dining environments. Committed to expanding knowledge in the wine industry, with a keen interest in vinification and viticulture, while pursuing the DipWSET.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sommelier
Fearrington House Restaurant
Pittsboro, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw wine selection and pairing processes as floor sommelier in Michelin-recommended restaurant.
- Coordinated wine selection and restocking for an award winning cellar with over 1,500 distinct bottles.
- Conducted wine tastings weekly and educational sessions improving guests product knowledge.
- Collaborated with chefs and kitchen staff to create harmonious pairings for chef's tasting and four course menu's changing regularly.
- Directed daily operations of bottle shop at Galloway's Wine Bar to maintain efficient inventory levels and enhance customer access to products.
- Managed logistics for wine and beer distribution to ensure seamless operations across various concepts in Fearrington Village.
Server/Wine Training
OKU, Indigo Road Hospitality Group
Greenville, SC
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated sales of eight-course omakase dinners alongside classic Japanese sashimi and nigiri moriawase.
- Curated premium sake and Japanese whiskey pairings to enhance dining experiences.
- Oversaw timely delivery of omakase service while providing detailed explanations of each course and its inspiration.
- Developed and implemented educational programs focused on wine knowledge to improve staff expertise and guest satisfaction in omakase service.
Server
Urban Wren
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Extensive knowledge and comprehensive understanding of dynamic farm-to-table menu concepts, as developed by James-Beard Finalist, Chef Taylor Montgomery.
- Leveraged extensive wine knowledge to elevate guest experiences through personalized pairing recommendations.
- Curated wine and cocktail pairings for Chef Montgomery's dynamic seven-course dining experiences.
- Balanced multiple tables while cultivating strong connections with guests, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Wine Associate
Foxcroft Wine Company
Greenville
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed store opening operations at Foxcroft Greenville, ensuring all management duties were fulfilled prior to dinner service at 5 PM.
- Oversaw daily reception and payment processing of incoming wine shipments.
- Facilitated training sessions for service staff on new wine selections.
- Developed and recommended pairing suggestions for dynamic food menu offerings.
Key Hourly Manager/Server
Larkin's Restaurant Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversaw floor service management, including designing floorplans and organizing sections.
- Demonstrated an outstanding understanding of an exclusively Italian wine list.
- Executed end-of-day restaurant operations, including financial reconciliation and building security protocols.
- Coordinated logistics and wine selections for private dinner events to ensure memorable culinary experiences.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ST BEES INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL
ST BEES, ENGLAND01-2014
BIOLOGY - undefined
COVENANT COLLEGE
LOOKOUT MTN, GA01-2017
Skills
- Wine selection and food pairings
- Cellar management
- Guest experience optimization
- Sales and revenue growth
- Wine tasting events
- Collaborative relationship building
Certification
- Certified WSET 1,2, and 3
- Certified CMS 1
- Certified Serve Safe Manager (2018)
Timeline
Sommelier
Fearrington House Restaurant
07.2024 - Current
Server/Wine Training
OKU, Indigo Road Hospitality Group
06.2023 - 06.2024
Server
Urban Wren
01.2020 - 01.2023
Wine Associate
Foxcroft Wine Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Key Hourly Manager/Server
Larkin's Restaurant Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
BIOLOGY - undefined
COVENANT COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ST BEES INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL