Rick Pitcher

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Fine Wine and Key Accounts Manager @ Rootstock Wines Texas
Austin, TX, US
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Austin, Texas, United States, United States
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About Rick Pitcher

A leader with a well-established record of operational & team management, wine expertise and professionalism. A veteran of the hospitality industry who possesses the talent of developing and managing successful customer and business relationships. Effectively trades on these skill sets to generate sales. Extensive experience conducting wine education for both professionals and consumers. Ability to inspire others to strive towards the shared goal of translating outstanding customer relations into increased market share. Demonstrated capacity to pivot as necessary in alignment with corporate strategies and objectives.

Rick Pitcher's Current Company Details
Rootstock Wines Texas

Rootstock Wines Texas

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Fine Wine and Key Accounts Manager
Austin, TX, US
Rick Pitcher Work Experience Details
  • Rootstock Wines Texas
    Fine Wine And Key Accounts Manager
    Rootstock Wines Texas
    Austin, Tx, Us
  • Rootstock Wines Texas
    Fine Wine & Key Accounts Manager
    Rootstock Wines Texas Jan 2024 - Present
    Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  • D&E Fine Wine Group
    Fine Wine Sales Manager
    D&E Fine Wine Group Mar 2016 - Feb 2024
    Austin, Texas Area
    - Key account manager and sales lead for D&E in both Austin and San Antonio. - Develops successful relationships across my established accounts in both markets to promote long term growth.- Demonstrates increase in share and revenue with many top accounts in my universe. - Manages and communicates allocations for top fine wine accounts.- Crafts valuable relationships with top vendors based on wine knowledge, business acumen and professionalism.- Create special events for both trade and consumers to increase brand awareness and drive sales.- Performs training of sales teams to increase wine knowledge with a focus on advanced sales techniques. - Liaises with Trade Development Managers to manage sensitive inventory.- Absorbed all responsibilities of a portion of the furloughed sales team during the pandemic while maintaining my existing workload.
  • The Gander
    Restaurant/Wine Director
    The Gander Jan 2014 - May 2015
    Flatiron District, Manhattan
    - Partnered on all aspects of the opening including design and build out, managing trades, recruiting, development of all training programs, purchasing, marketing/PR and creation of the beverage program. - Personally curated opening wine list, containing over 800 selections that was recognized as a Top - Ten Stand Out Wine List by Eric Asimov of The New York Times.- Managed day to day operations including financial analysis, cost management, business development, client relations, marketing/PR. recruiting, staff training, service direction, private event development and purchasing.
  • Manzanilla Spanish Brasserie
    General Manager/Wine Director
    Manzanilla Spanish Brasserie Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
    345 Park Avenue
    - Involved in many aspects of the opening of Manzanilla including build out, design, recruiting, staff training, purchasing and development of the beverage program.- Responsible for all day to day operations including sales forecasting, cost management, business development, client relations, marketing/PR, recruiting, staff training and service direction.- Created the wine program that was named a Top 100 Restaurant Wine List by Wine Enthusiast.
  • Gotham Bar And Grill
    Dining Room Manager/Sommelier
    Gotham Bar And Grill 2007 - Oct 2012
    New York, New York
    - Oversaw the front of house staff of 50 including managers and maitre d’s.- Responsible for hiring, training and all employee schedules. - Introduced the first cocktail program and created a seasonally rotating selection of specialty cocktails. - Managed bar including staffing, purchasing and inventory and significantly reducing liquor costs.- Member of the Sommelier team providing only the highest level of service to guests, working with a list of over 800 selections.- Integral part of the opening team for Chef Afred Portale’s Gotham Steak at the Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach. Supervised hiring and conducted staff training. Developed wine and cocktail lists. Monitored management and staff for four months post-opening.
  • Tocqueville Restaurant, Marco Polo Caterers Llc
    General Manager/Wine Director
    Tocqueville Restaurant, Marco Polo Caterers Llc May 2005 - Jul 2007
    New York, New York
    Participated in all aspects of the relocation and opening of Tocqueville including training, purchasing, marketing and development of the beverage programDirectly oversaw day to day operations along with all execution of private events.Responsible for the beverage program including a 250 selection wine listConsulted on the opening of their sister restaurant, 15 East, including staffing, training, purchasing and the development of the wine list.
  • Kbfk Restaurant Group - Bobby Flay/Laurence Kretchmer
    Director Of Operations
    Kbfk Restaurant Group - Bobby Flay/Laurence Kretchmer 2004 - 2005
    - Responsible for the management of Mesa Grill NYC, Bolo, Mesa Grill Las Vegas and Bar Americain NYC. - Opened Mesa Grill Las Vegas and Bar Americain NYC. - Oversight on the wine programs of the above restaurants.

Rick Pitcher Skills

Restaurants Wine Food And Beverage Wine Knowledge Restaurant Management Fine Dining Food Hospitality Wine Education Wine Tasting Wine Writing Catering Alcoholic Beverages Wineries Menu Development Hotels Gourmet Bartending Beer Food Pairing Cuisine Cocktails Culinary Skills Beverage Industry New Restaurant Openings Event Management Wine Lists Banquets Food Service Hospitality Industry

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Pitcher

What company does Rick Pitcher work for?

Rick Pitcher works for Rootstock Wines Texas

What is Rick Pitcher's role at the current company?

Rick Pitcher's current role is Fine Wine and Key Accounts Manager.

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What schools did Rick Pitcher attend?

Rick Pitcher attended University Of Massachusetts Amherst, American Sommelier Association, L'academie De Cuisine, American Sommelier Association.

What skills is Rick Pitcher known for?

Rick Pitcher has skills like Restaurants, Wine, Food And Beverage, Wine Knowledge, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Food, Hospitality, Wine Education, Wine Tasting, Wine Writing, Catering.

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