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Donald Brain

I am busy with my dissertation for my Master's Degree in Tourism & Hospitality. The title of the study is: Wine Service Training: A Luxury or a Necessity? It is quasi-experimental study of the effects of training on wines sales. Average spend increased by 12% after training (franchise restaurant)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Cape Wine Academy. Johannesburg. Certificate Wine Course
Technikon Witwatersrand. Johannesburg, Gauteng. National Higher Diploma Post School Education
Technikon Witwatersrand. Johannesburg, Gauteng. National Diploma Hotel Management
Cape Wine Academy. Johannesburg. Diploma I and II
EXPERIENCE
School of Tourism & Hospitality, University of Johannesburg. Johannesburg, Gauteng. Senior Lecturer, Food & Beverage Management
Technikon Witwatersrand Hotel School. Johannesburg, Gauteng. Restaurant Instructor & Food and Beverage Lecturer
Entertainment Centre. Sun City, North West Province. House Services Manager
Constantia Hotel. Klerkdorp, North West Province. General Manager
Hotel Burgerspark. Pretoria, Gauteng. Food and Beverage Controller
San Lameer. KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Cellar Controller
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine and Food Pairing
Regional Expertise: South Africa
Wine Service- Restaurant
Wine Service- Management
Wine List Creation
Wine Educator
Inventory Management
I am busy with my dissertation for my Master's Degree in Tourism & Hospitality. The title of the study is: Wine Service Training: A Luxury or a Necessity? It is quasi-experimental study of the effects of training on wines sales. Average spend increased by 12% after training (franchise restaurant)
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
My wine interest developed while I was studying for my diploma in hotel management. I did some wine courses and was hooked.
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Donald Brain
Donald Brain
Johannesburg
South Africa
University of Johannesburg
Senior Lecturer (Food & Beverage Management)