Behind the Line
Topic: Philosophies
Operations
Is the role of sommelier important to a restaurant's success?
- Geoff Rhyne
- Sous Chef
- The Ordinary
- Charleston, SC
Sure. Having someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about something is extremely beneficial. A great sommelier not only can speak to the wine folks out there about some quality high price po...
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- Jimmy Bannos
- Owner
- The Purple Pig and Heaven on Seven
- Chicago, IL
Yes, but it depends on what type of restaurant.
- Cary Taylor
- Executive Chef
- The Southern
- Chicago, IL
Of course it is. He/she is selling the greatest mark-up in the entire place. Fine dining success isn't about how good the food is. It's about how much wine you can sell to keep the doors open
- Paul Fehribach
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Big Jones
- Chicago, IL
Depending on the restaurant, it can be hugely important. For most restaurants however, it's a broader role of Beverage Director. Beverages are fundamental to any restaurant's brand, and in some res...
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