Justin Bothur
Hospitality & Beverage Professional
Westerly,RI
Summary
Experienced professional in the hospitality and beverage industries, dedicated to advancing my career. Seeking opportunities to leverage my education and expertise to contribute to the success and growth of a company and its team. Specializing in wine education and beverage program development, I am committed to improving the guest experience and driving performance results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Hospitality & Wine Leader
Gracie’s
03.2023 - Current
- Leads front of the house team and organizes wine programs and events for Providence’s leading fine dining restaurant
Managing Partner
Shoreline Hospitality
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Conceptualized and developed a new original outlet to occupy commercial space in new construction in the thriving downtown Mystic and Westerly neighborhoods
- Tasks included interior and kitchen design, menu creation and development, human resources procurement and onboarding, marketing and outreach, and inventory organization of both the on-premise dining and retail space
Group Wine Director
Craveable Hospitality
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Tasked with maintaining and developing one of the state’s largest wine programs for two unique and large (450 seats) restaurants in Foxwoods Casino, David Burke Prime and Caputo Trattoria
General Manager and Group Wine Director
85th Day Restaurant Group
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Responsibilities to include development of wine selections in three unique concepts while primarily operating and supervising at the flagship restaurant, Oyster Club
Multiple Director Roles
OHM Collection
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Blantyre, Food & Beverage Dir. - Relais & Chateaux, Forbes 5-Star - Lenox, MA
- Ocean House, Food & Beverage Dir. - Relais & Chateaux, Forbes 15-Star - Westerly, RI
- Camden Harbor Inn, General Manager - Relais & Chateaux - Camden, ME
- Weekapaug Inn, Food & Beverage Dir. - Relais & Chateaux, Forbes 5-Star - Westerly, RI
General Manager
ROIA Restaurant & Cafe
01.2013 - 06.2014
Food & Beverage Director
The Hartford Club & The Griswold Inn
02.2012 - 01.2013
Service Director
Faustina at the Cooper Sq. Hotel
01.2010 - 02.2011
Kitchen Server
Per Se
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Relais & Châteaux, Michelin 3-Star, Forbes 5-Star
- Relais & Châteaux, Michelin 3-Star, Forbes 5-Star
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Art History and Philosophy
Boston College
Boston, MA 09.2000 - 05.2004
Certified Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommeliers
Advanced Sommelier Course - undefined
Court of Master Sommeliers
Accomplishments
Nominee : Best Short List, Star Wine Lists International Open 2025
Certification
Advanced Sommelier Course, CMS
Timeline
Hospitality & Wine Leader
Gracie’s
03.2023 - Current
Managing Partner
Shoreline Hospitality
02.2021 - 02.2023
Group Wine Director
Craveable Hospitality
10.2019 - 03.2021
General Manager and Group Wine Director
85th Day Restaurant Group
01.2019 - 10.2019
Advanced Sommelier Course, CMS
03-2016
Multiple Director Roles
OHM Collection
06.2014 - 12.2018
Certified Sommelier Certificate, CMS
07-2013
General Manager
ROIA Restaurant & Cafe
01.2013 - 06.2014
Food & Beverage Director
The Hartford Club & The Griswold Inn
02.2012 - 01.2013
Service Director
Faustina at the Cooper Sq. Hotel
01.2010 - 02.2011
Kitchen Server
Per Se
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Art History and Philosophy
Boston College
09.2000 - 05.2004
Advanced Sommelier Course - undefined
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommeliers
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