Vincent McGrath
Hospitality
Dallas,TX
Summary
WINE DIRECTOR/SOMMELIER ~ MANAGEMENT
A passionate, multitalented Fine Dining Restaurant Manager and Sommelier with nearly 15 years of successful management experience along with over 20 years as a wine professional. Offers value and return on investment by serving a loyal well-heeled clientele (friends) of at least 500 local movers and shakers, directing wine sales/programs with substantial margins, training and developing best of talent to provide great service for a truly memorable dining experience.
HOSPITALITY STRENGTHS - Driving Sales, Guest Service & Guest Satisfaction - Restaurant Operations Management Proactive Solutions, Concierge Service & Finesse Sommelier with strong track record of success in running efficient and profitable operations. Equipped with necessary abilities and knowledge to revitalize business and increase market share with proven strategies focused on effective promotion and customer relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
Manager
Dakota's Steakhouse
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager
Al Biernat's Restaurant
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
General Manager/Sommelier
Dunston's Steakhouse
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions.
Wine Director/Sommelier
Dallas Country Club
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Duties and responsibilities include evaluate, place, educate staff and recommend wine to members.
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Coordinated wine selection and restocking for cellar with over 120 bottles
Dining Room Manager/Sommelier
CAFÉ PACIFIC
07.2010 - 12.2017
- Coordinate daily operations and guest ensure service standards and policies in dining room
- Serve as Sommelier for Café Pacific as well increase annual wine revenues exceeding $1M
- Designed overall floorplans and coordinated modifications for events and special reservations
Wine Director/Sommelier
NANA GRILL - HILTON ANATOLE HOTEL
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Served as Wine Director, Sommelier and Wine Buyer
- Met with wholesale wine representatives often to select best new additions/vintages and held wine tastings to educate servers and bartenders
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NHSkills
- Hospitality & Accommodation
- Guest Experience & Expectations
- Cultural Awareness
- Training & Mentoring
- Customer Relationship & Retention
- Wine Program Development & Management
Accomplishments
United States Air Force - Sergeant - 1981-1987
Awarded Air Medal ~ AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
AF Longevity Service Ribbon ~ AF Good Conduct Medal
Offered Prestigious Sommelier Externship -
The French Laundry
Competed & Completed 4 Marathons
Boston Marathon~Grandma's Marathon Duluth, Minn.
Dallas White Rock Marathon~Chevron Houston Marathon
REFERENCES
DAVID KNOUSE
Rex's Seafood & Market
T: 214-695-2346
E: davidknouse1@gmail.com
DAVID FROST
PGA/David Frost Wines
T: 214-675-1483
E: frostpga@gmail.com
Certification
- Court of Master Sommeliers-Level 1
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
01.2023 - Current
Manager
Dakota's Steakhouse
10.2021 - 05.2022
Manager
Al Biernat's Restaurant
12.2020 - 10.2021
General Manager/Sommelier
Dunston's Steakhouse
06.2019 - 12.2020
Wine Director/Sommelier
Dallas Country Club
03.2018 - 05.2019
Dining Room Manager/Sommelier
CAFÉ PACIFIC
07.2010 - 12.2017
Wine Director/Sommelier
NANA GRILL - HILTON ANATOLE HOTEL
08.2007 - 07.2010
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Plymouth State College
- Court of Master Sommeliers-Level 1
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