Jeff Greer
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Sommelier with high end restaurant management experience. A knowledgeable salesman with a fine dining customer service acumen.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sommelier
Sushi by Scratch
03.2023 - Current
- Educate guests, and pair sake and spirits with award winning omakase
- Manage inventory and update menus with current selections
- Craft cocktail recipes using Japanese and locally sourced ingredients
Marketing/Sales Manager
James Nolan Construction
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Develop and update website including photography and design
- Schedule and coordinate estimates with prospective clients
- Maintain continuity with active and revised architectural drafts through photography and documentation
- Correspond with clients with progress updates and answering any questions about billing and invoices
Server/Sommelier
Jory Restaurant
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Train servers and support staff on guest expectations, operating procedures, food handling, and menu specifications
- Pairing wines with special menus, and coordinating with chefs on service and dietary specifications
- Oversee private functions, maintain product integrity, and guest billing
- Wine education and sales
Catering Manager
Wild Ginger
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Train servers and support staff on guest expectations, operating procedures, food handling, and menu specifications
- Coordinate with catering sales staff and event hosts for set up and execution
- Oversee functions, maintain product integrity, and guest billing
- Wine education and sales
Bar Manager
Ten Mercer
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Inventory, menu planning, and training
- Coordinating with chefs for wine tastings and off-site events
- Bartending, staffing, and day to day operations, including closing the store, running reports, and routine cleaning and facility maintenance
Assistant General Manager
Kona Grill
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Staffing, payroll, P&L analysis, and code compliance
- Planning of private parties, off-site catering events, and marketing promotions
- Wine and spirit training, bar inventory, and recipe calibration
- Food costing, processing and filing of invoices
- Assessing market trends and meeting with corporate leadership for strategy and analysis
General Manager
Boardwalk Bistro
09.2004 - 08.2008
- Staffing, payroll, food costing, and P&L analysis
- Wine and beer inventory, menu development, event planning, and marketing
- Photography and graphic design for website, menus, and marketing material
- Coordination and oversight for day to day operations, on and off-site
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2004
Skills
- Wine list management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Menu development
- Staff training and development
- Special events
- Wine Knowledge
Certification
Certified Sommelier - CMS
Servsafe Manager Certified
Timeline
Sommelier
Sushi by Scratch
03.2023 - Current
Marketing/Sales Manager
James Nolan Construction
03.2020 - 02.2023
Server/Sommelier
Jory Restaurant
03.2018 - 03.2020
Catering Manager
Wild Ginger
06.2014 - 03.2018
Bar Manager
Ten Mercer
09.2011 - 04.2014
Assistant General Manager
Kona Grill
08.2008 - 09.2011
General Manager
Boardwalk Bistro
09.2004 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Texas State University