Khalil Malik Jenkins

Kenmore,WA

Summary

Accomplished Wine Director and hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in the fine dining and wine industry, combining a passion for exceptional guest experiences with a proven track record in business analytics and team leadership.

Overview

2026

years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Sommelier

Barking Frog

Woodinville, WA

02.2025 - Current

Curated wine selections to enhance dining experiences and pairings.
Assisted in training staff on wine service protocols and menu knowledge.
Conducted tastings to educate guests on varietals and regional characteristics.
Collaborated with kitchen team to optimize food and wine pairings for events.

WINE DIRECTOR / AGM

LE COIN, THE GARRISON

Seattle, Washington

01.2023 - 2025

Responsibilities:
Oversaw comprehensive wine programs for both restaurants, including curation, vendor relations, and inventory management, achieving a 15% increase in wine sales YoY. Aligned offerings with brand standards to create elevated guest experiences that fostered customer loyalty and repeat business.
Led daily operations and staff management, focusing on training, development, and service standards to ensure consistent, exceptional service. Empowered team members to understand wine selections, fostering a knowledgeable, guest-focused service environment.
Accomplishments:
Developed and implemented a streamlined wine inventory system from scratch, utilizing dashboards to track KPIs and monitor real-time metrics; achieved a significant reduction in wine costs, bringing them down from 35% to 26% within the first year by optimizing inventory and vendor selection.
Led the launch of a Champagne bar, overseeing everything from supplier negotiations to staff training, which resulted in a highly profitable addition to the restaurant group and drove consistent sales growth beyond projected targets.

WINE DIRECTOR

STONEBURNER

Seattle, Washington

2020 - 01.2023

Responsibilities:
Developed and conducted wine training programs for all staff, from introductory to advanced levels, including tasting sessions, pairing education, and sales strategies, to enhance team knowledge and service quality.
Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) for wine sales, guest satisfaction, and inventory turnover, using data to inform decisions that optimized program performance and profitability.
Managed wine program budget with a focus on cost efficiency, achieving close to a 20% cost of goods sold (COGS) through careful vendor negotiation, cost-effective purchasing, and inventory control.
Accomplishments:
Built and led a high-performing team by establishing a structured wine training program, resulting in a 30% improvement in staff wine knowledge scores and significantly enhancing the guest experience through informed recommendations.
Implemented a data-driven approach to inventory management that reduced waste by 25% and improved stock turnover rates, ensuring optimal freshness and availability of wines while staying within budget targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics

Western Governors University

01.2024

Skills

Hard:
Excel, SQL, Power BI, Toast, Inventory Management, Data Analytics

Soft:
Leadership, Staff Education, Relationship Building, Communication

LANGUAGES

English

native language

Spanish

Intermediate: speaking, reading

Basic: writing

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