Mark Rettig Email & Phone Number

Calistoga, California

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

BevCo International is one of Texas' premier fine wine importers and distributors dedicated to providing high-quality boutique wines. Our philosophy is to represent small, family-owned properties that are dedicated to the quality of their hand-crafted product.

Grapevine, Tx

Grapevine, Texas

The Gaylord Texan, a 1,511-room resort with 400,000 sq. feet of meeting space, caters to the demands of the business and convention industry while maintaining a large number of amenities for the casual vacation traveler. The resort’s beverage revenues in 2012 were more than $13 million. • Responsible for all aspects of beverages at each outlet including vendor relations, competitive analyses and developing strategic pricing.• Maintained beverage cost numbers within company… Show more The Gaylord Texan, a 1,511-room resort with 400,000 sq. feet of meeting space, caters to the demands of the business and convention industry while maintaining a large number of amenities for the casual vacation traveler. The resort’s beverage revenues in 2012 were more than $13 million. • Responsible for all aspects of beverages at each outlet including vendor relations, competitive analyses and developing strategic pricing.• Maintained beverage cost numbers within company guidelines and industry standards.! Directly managed the day-to-day beverage program for Zeppole Coastal Italian restaurant with 2012 beverage revenue of $925,000 of which wine was $640,000.! Participated in the management of the Old Hickory Wine Bar, its staff of three sommeliers and the use of the Enomatic wine delivery system, resulting in 2012 revenue of $410,000.! Developed a beverage training system that was used in every outlet to enhance employee knowledge and drive sales.! Created beverage menus and wine programs for outlets that focused on hand crafted cocktails using fresh seasonal ingredients as well as reflecting the latest wine trends.! Participated in the development and execution of the Gaylord Texan Wine & Food Society, which had more than 250 dues paying members. Show less

Daily duties which included the sale and service of an award winning wine list. Ensured each guest received outstanding service in every area while dining in the restaurant. Inventory & POS duties when needed.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Opening team. Responsible for initial restaurant's opening & bar setup. Bartender & waitstaff training & development.Lead bartender. Led a staff of 8. Weekly inventory & ordering. Education & developement of waitstaff & bar training.