Kevin P. Huston
Boynton Beach
Summary
Beverage professional with experience in premium wine and spirits programs across high-end hospitality environments. Skilled in beverage program execution, supplier and distributor interaction, inventory management, and luxury guest service. Experienced with high-visibility on-premise accounts and commercial beverage operations. Currently transitioning into beverage sales and territory management roles within the wine and spirits industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager
Real Del Valle Tequila
Palm Beach County, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Opened 9 new accounts within first two months (5 on-premise, 4 off-premise)
- Secured placement in high-visibility accounts including Sweetwater, Rose’s Daughter, and Brûlée
- Develop and maintain relationships with beverage directors, operators, and retail buyers
- Support territory growth through account-level outreach and brand positioning
Beverage Director / Sommelier
Hamptons Palm Beach
Palm Beach County, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Lead premium wine and spirits program in high-end hospitality environment
- Manage wine club program supporting member engagement and retention
- Oversee yacht and estate provisioning for high-net-worth clientele
- Manage supplier and distributor relationships for product selection and ordering
- Train staff on beverage knowledge and guest service execution
Beverage Director
Blind Monk
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed wine and cocktail program execution and daily beverage operations
- Controlled inventory, purchasing, and pricing to support profitability
- Coordinated with distributor and supplier representatives on product offerings
- Supported menu updates and beverage service standards
Head Bartender
Vig Bar & Southampton Social Club
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Managed high-volume bar operations in NYC and Hamptons hospitality venues
- Built relationships with supplier representatives and brand ambassadors
- Supported beverage execution, staff training, and guest experience
- Driven revenue through upselling and service execution
Education
Coursework - Media Communications
East Stroudsburg University
Skills
- Wine & Spirits Knowledge
- Beverage Program Execution
- Supplier & Distributor Relations
- Inventory & Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Account Relationships
- High-End Hospitality Operations
- Brand Support & Activation
- Account management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client relations
Certification
- WSET Level 3 (In Progress)
- WSET Level 2 Certified
- Introductory Sommelier Certificate – Court of Master Sommeliers
Timeline
Account Manager
Real Del Valle Tequila
01.2025 - Current
Beverage Director / Sommelier
Hamptons Palm Beach
01.2025 - Current
Beverage Director
Blind Monk
01.2024 - 01.2025
Head Bartender
Vig Bar & Southampton Social Club
01.2014 - 01.2023
Coursework - Media Communications
East Stroudsburg University