Retail & Restaurant Consulting Overview
ROI and Expertise
In restaurants and retail, the goal is always finding a balance between profitability and guest experience. Good enough is fine but being truly great and unique while turning a profit is fundamental to long-term success. Edward at Somm for the Day is your go-to wine guy for all things wine consulting. Services include:
- Wine List Design & Development
- Wine List Refresh
- Assortment Management and Design
- Menu Pairings
- Staff Training
- Sommelier-led Dining Experiences
- Tastings and Classes
- Pop-Up Experiences/One Time Events
- Supplier and Inventory Management
- and more
Restaurant Successes
- Launched beverage program for best New Restaurant in Charlotte - Restaurant Constance
- Developed unique, approachable <60 selection wine list featuring 16 BTG selections
- Staff education to identify ideal pairing for each dish, highlighting both BTG and BTB menu selections
- Designed and created recipes for award-winning non-alcoholic and mocktail programs
Retail highlights
- Partnered with top cheese and charcuterie shop for new location
- Designed pairing program to feature on shop menu
- Implemented team member pairing grid for quick education and identification of popular pairings
- Staff trainings and education
- Met with leadership team to understand importance of intersection between great wine and great labels
Things are fermenting...
With time comes change. Somm for the Day is taking some time to re-focus to best position the brand for the future. While new concepts ferment, head over to Insta to see what's in our glass!