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Erik Segelbaum

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wine Riot 2.0, Boston: I will be hosting the final Wine Riot event of 2019 on November 23rd in Boston, MA!
SommCon San Diego: At SommCon San Diego, November 13-15th, I will be presenting during the following sessions: Winning at Beverage Programs! Part 1: Revenue, Winning at Beverage Programs! Part 2: Expenses & Study Tips for Advanced to Master Level Candidates
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 3 Advanced Sommelier
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA. Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business
EXPERIENCE
SOMLYAY LLC. Washington D.C. Metro Area. Founder and Principal
Starr Restaurants. Corporate Wine Director
The World -Residences at Sea. Head Sommelier
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants (Daniel's Broiler, Chandler's Crabhouse, Spazzo). Seattle, WA. Wine Director
Johnny V. Wine Director/Assistant General Manager
David Bouley's "Evolution" at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. Miami, FL. Wine Program Consultant: Head Sommelier
Chakra Restaurant and Nightclub Complex. Paramus, NJ. Wine Program Consultant
Vix Restaurant at the Hotel Victor South Beach. Miami, FL. Wine Director/Sommelier/Supervisor
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine List Development
Program Development/Openings
Wine Educator
Cost Controls/CoGS Reduction
Sommelier/Staff Training
National Accounts Negotiation
"Stunt-Somm"
Cellar Management
In-home or off-site food & wine events
Relationship Building
Distribution/Import Brokerage
Profitability Improvement
Customer and Consumer Events
Velocity Improvement
Holiday Parties/Client Appreciation
Liquidation
Wine Club/Direct to Consumer
Wine Service- Restaurant
Media/PR Activities (writing, on-camera, etc)
GALLERY
VIDEO

  • A Dose of Your Future: The Ultimate Customer Experience + Wine with Erik Segelbaum

  • How to Open a Bottle of Champagne the Right Way
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ABOUT SOMM'S LIST
Erik Segelbaum
Erik Segelbaum
erik4wine@gmail.com
Washington, DC
United States
SOMLYAY
Chief Vinnovation Officer
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SOMLYAY Founder and Chief Vinnovation Officer, Erik Segelbaum, has a proven track record of success. This includes creating and running highly profitable, award winning and operationally efficient beverage programs, effective staff and management training, revenue generating strategies, profitability maximization and more.

Erik is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators, Wine and Spirits Locations Specialist (With Distinction) for Port and Champagne. Erik has worked for nearly three decades in restaurants and hotels, (back and front of house). Erik has opened more than 2 dozen restaurants and hotels including building, implementing, executing and training of beverage programs. His experience set includes everything from Michelin Star fine dining to upscale casual to multi-unit concepts.

Erik’s most recent experience includes 5 years as the Wine/Beverage Director for Starr Restaurants where he oversaw beverage operations in excess of $100 million for 39 restaurants in 7 cities, 10 months as Head Sommelier of The World, luxury residences at sea, and 5 years as Corporate Wine Director for Schwartz Brothers Restaurants in Seattle, Washington.

As the Founder and Chief Vinnovation Officer of SOMLYAY LLC, a full-service hospitality consulting company located in Washington, D.C., Erik currently offers a variety of services for every segment of the industry: on-premise, supply-side and private consumer. Services range from profitability and revenue guidance, improving business operations, private events, education, training, wine sourcing, valuation, liquidation and more to individuals and companies of all sizes.