This one day program is designed for restaurant servers and managers who want to learn to speak effectively about wine with their guests and sell (more) wine at the table! Restaurant Wine 101 is perfect for students new to restaurant service &/or wine, beer, and spirits and those looking to get a better grasp on the beverage program at their restaurant.
This 6 hour program imparts the artful strategy involved in speaking about wine with your guests, understanding your restaurant’s wine list, offering food & wine pairing experiences, creating sales through service, delivering value, and moving with confidence. With lessons that are immediately useful on the restaurant floor, this class will help students take their sales and service skills to the next level.
Wines & Menus may be customized for private training.
SYLLABUS
Master How to Taste and Talk About Wine with Guests:
- Consumer/restaurant wine terminology
- Recommending wines based on guest preference and desired price point
Suggest Successful Food and Wine Pairings:
- Taste 16 flavor combinations
- Discover the chemistry of pairing (food and wine pairing basics)
- Understand your guests pairing preferences and make the right recommendations for them
Know the Wine List:
- Understanding the concept of restaurant
- Looking for best sellers
- Discovering hidden gems
- Pairing the wine list with the food menu
Increase Sales with Outstanding Service:
- Understanding your service standards and how to go beyond them
- Theoretical service walk through for upselling scenarios
- Building speed through rehearsed practice
Sense Your Guests' Needs:
- Reading your table
- Understanding guests understated desires
- Listening for wine cues
- Learning prestige producers based on varietal and region
Playing the Role - Charm School:
- Moving with confidence
- Practicing elegant movement
- Combining steps of service with grace
2021 SESSION DATES & TIMES
Session 1*
Monday - Tuesday
Apr 19-20
11:00a-2:00p
* Option of Live Online w/ tasting kits - OR - In-Person (when permitted)
This program is also available to private groups. We'll use your list and menu to create customized training for your team. Contact help@sfwineschool.com for scheduling.
TUITION
$295pp
Group discounts are available. Contact help@sfwineschool.com for more information.
LOCATION
San Francisco Wine School*
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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*See our latest Re-Opening Information for updates on In-Person and Online Classes.
ONLINE & WINE TASTING OPTIONS
All Webinar & Webcast participants will receive pdf handouts, wine lists, and a the link to attend the webinar with login details.
If in-person classes have not yet resumed by the time class begins or if you are unable to attend class in person, full price registrants may pickup a wine tasting kit with class wines at the school by appointment or have it shipped to you for an additional fee. You will be notified of pickup procedures prior to class.
REQUIREMENTS
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age