Education

Staff Training

Let's face it, the restaurant industry is known for having a high turnover rate, so it's important to keep your staff trained and educated on the ever changing needs of your customers, the menu and beverages being offered. Here's a sample of what you might get:

• Steps of Service
• TABC Training
• Bar Program Training
  • Bartender Training
  • Bar Culture - Standards, Rules and Expectations
  • Preparation & Pars
  • Efficiency, Communication, Technique, Organization & Service
  • Steps of Building a Cocktail
• Restaurant Service Training
  • Table Etiquette
  • Upselling
  • Proper Pairing
  • Basic Wine & Spirits Knowledge

Wine 101

Everyone has to start somewhere. I don't assume everyone knows how many grape varietals there are or how to properly pronounce Pinot Noir. In my Wine 101 class, we'll explore the basics and can tailor it to region, whites, reds, bubbles—whatever your staff and customers want!

• How Wine is Made
• Wine Varietals
• Winemaking: Red vs. White
• Wine Tasting Language & Etiquette
• Food & Wine Pairings
• Serving, Decanting & Storing Wine

Spirits 101

More and more people are falling in love with exotic and pure spirits. Mezcal is more popular now than ever before! I'll walk you through everything from what plants or crops certain spirits come from to how they're harvested to what to do (and what not to do) with each one, whether creating cocktails or serving it straight.

• What are Spirits?
• How Spirits are Made
• Spirits Classification and Measurement
• Spirit Categories

Advanced Classes

For those who know a thing or two about terroir, tannins, aging, etc., I'll take a deeper dive into the wonderful world of wine and spirits, exploring the captivating depths of each.

• Bright, Bold & Bubbly
• Light, Crisp & Aromatic
• Rich & Complex
• Fruit Forward & Poised
• Velvet, Zest, Silk & Spice
• Earthy, Robust & Full-Bodied