Ryan M.

Koemans
900 Bitner Rd Apt I-13, Park City, UT
406.531.6242
ryankoemans@yahoo.com
Restaurant General Manager / Sommelier
Specializing in the art of selling wine, educating the staff and exceeding the guest expectations through a
hands on approach
Charismatic, friendly, professional, driven and dedicated

Overview

Areas of Expertise

Professional
Experience

Over seven years of restaurant experience, ranging from Server Assistant to General
Manager. Outstanding leadership qualities and professionalism.
In depth knowledge of wine, spirits and beers
Overseeing floor operations for a multi-million dollar restaurant
Creating a base line of standards to exceed the guest expectations
Staff training and development of all libations and culinary products
Planning and executing off-site dining events
Building schedules, staffing guides and forecasting for future dates

The Herbfarm, Woodinville, WA / AAA 5 Diamond Award

SOMMELIER INTERNSHIP

May 20th 2013

June 6th 2013

Assisted in wine pairings and service

Participated in dozens of winemaker tastings
Built a new understanding of how to pair food with wine
#1 Destination Restaurant in the World
National Geographic Traveler

The Farm Restaurant at Canyons resort, Park City, UT

GENERAL MANAGER / LEAD SOMMELIER

2 January 2012- May 2nd 2014

Managed all restaurant operations including service standards, bar program,

overseeing inventory, staffing and generating two million dollars in revenue
Hire, train, and educate 24 FOH employees
The Farm was named Best New Restaurant in Utah 2012
Menu design, assured quality control, and minimizing waste.

Alpine House, Park City, UT

MIXOLOGIST / ASSISTANT MANAGER

2011 - 2012

Designed 30 item cocktail list and prepared nightly

Managed bar program and 3 bartenders
Led spirit driven educational pre-shift with staff

Riverhorse on Main, Park City, UT 4 star / 4 diamond

DINING ROOM COORDINATOR

2007 - 2011

Lead the floor for the support staff team. Job including training all new support
staff, stepping in as bar back on busy evenings and doing any job necessary to
complete the wheel within the restaurant

Education &
Qualifications

Court of Master Sommeliers

Certified: Level One Sommelier
The Oliver Group
Predictive Index Workshop : Certificate of Achievement

A better understanding of how each employee functions under times of stress, positive
reinforcement and discipline
References & Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request