Brian Long Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

85 10th Avenue, NY, NY

New York, NY

New York, United States

• Designed and executed staff education on By-the-glass Pairings, Beer, and Cocktail menus, including grid development and expansion of descriptors.
• Performed monthly inventory and variances.
• Performed regular wine service, station maintenance, and displayed extensive menu knowledge.
• Closing restaurant duties: cash collection, organization, and bar bank drops.
• Worked in a team dynamic with the Wine Director, three other sommeliers, and two wine runners.
• Wine list recognized as a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, with over 1,000 selections and a focus on Italian, French, and American wines.

New York, United States

• VAUCLUSE - SOMMELIER
• Responsible for staff education on BTG, Pairings, Beer, and Cocktails.
• Organized Viticulture Class and wine trip to Wölffer Estate.
• Service duties included monthly inventory, wine service, and station maintenance.
• Operated between two different dining styles: French fine dining and Club/Lounge dining.
• French and American focused list recognized as a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

New York, United States

• Ai Fiori - Captain/Sommelier
• Managing a three-person service team and maintaining standards throughout service.
• In-depth knowledge of food menu – including ingredients, methods, and places of origin.
• Responsible for updating micros selections for the wine list, by the glass, and Coravin selections.
• Wine Spectator Grand Award

New York, NY

Light Opera of New York (LOONY) is a non-profit Operetta company established itself in 2006. The focus of LOONY is to "Bring Light Opera Out of the Dark", by taking lesser known works and providing them a place on the stage.

401 West 52nd Street, NY, NY

• Managed a team of 16 FOH/BOH staff, and promoted an open and positive work environment.
• Established and streamlined efficient steps of service.
• Performed inventory, payroll, FOH Schedules, and Maître d’ to cultivate regular clientele.
• Restaurant maintenance and upheld DOH standards.
• Organized all private events; contracted, coordinated, and lead discussions for up to 50 guests.

401 West 52nd Street

• Managed $35K inventory; ordering, invoices, and organization system for all beverages.
• Responsible for 23 by the glass pours, and provided educational resources for the staff.
• Established BTB tasting notes for 100+ wines, including pronunciation guides.
• Created Flight Night program, engaging guests and staff to provide education and variety.

401 West 52n Street

• Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
• Created quick-reference Allergy chart for staff, managed menu ingredient bible.

55th And 3rd

Meatpacking District, Little West 12th

Diploma - Candidate

Level 3 - Advanced Certificate In Wine And Spirits, With Honors

B.M., Vocal Performance

Activities and Societies: Mu Phi Epsilon