Tom Sheridan
Chicago
Summary
Wine Professional with over 7 years experience from small boutique diners to Michelin-starred tasting menus, all united by the attention spent on curating and selling unique, interesting wine programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Beverage Manager
Lulu Restaurant
03.2024 - Current
- Assist the food and beverage director with curating a wide-ranging by the bottle list as well as an efficient by the glass list utilizing a limited amount of space to present the widest array of flavor profiles possible.
- Meet with wine distributors to taste portfolios and negotiate purchase prices.
- Conduct monthly inventory analysis for wine and bar programs and strategize to maintain necessary stock.
- Plan and teach weekly wine and beverage classes for front of house staff on a variety of wine and spirit making, as well as various regional wine styles.
- Sell wines and cocktails to guests with a focus on moving guests towards an expansive bottle list and working to find a bottle that meets their specific, nuanced preferences.
Server
Apolonia
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked directly with sommelier to develop and deliver an extensive and diverse wine program representing a multitude of old and new world styles.
- Provided high standards of service in a fast-paced, evolving establishment.
- Practiced multi-tasking in an environment that requires precise attention to detail in tandem with a bird’s-eye view of the flow of a service.
Back Waiter
Next
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Learned the nuances and history behind different ingredients and dishes, shaping them into stories told to guests in tableside presentations.
- Maintained rigorous steps of service in a highly structured, fast-paced, fine-dining environment.
- Practiced seamless nonverbal communication as part of a highly organized team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Cinema
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03-2022
Skills
Wine Service
Wine Knowledge
Food & Beverage Pairing
Fine Dining Service
Team Leadership
Wine Purchasing
Sommelier Experience
Inventory Management
Wine Cellar Maintenance
Certification
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (Level 3 Award in Wines)
Timeline
Assistant Beverage Manager
Lulu Restaurant
03.2024 - Current
Server
Apolonia
06.2022 - 07.2023
Back Waiter
Next
12.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Cinema
DePaul University
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