I have twenty-one years of experience in the service, music and events industries, with sixteen of those behind the bar. My experience encompasses a variety of environments; from Michelin Star tasting menus, formal fine dining, corporate events, weddings of all sizes and calibers, rustic/casual fine dining, high-end nightclub, neighborhood bar and high-volume music festivals. I created and directed three distinct bar programs/revenue streams for a prestigious and James Beard Nominated restaurant group (150 employees) for five and a half years. I have overseen projects involving both opening new bars as well as remodels/rebranding. If you are interested in discussing a consulting opportunity, please feel free to send me a message here on LinkedIn or via email at nickybeyries@gmail.com

I enjoy educating others on wine, spirits and service that emphasizes etiquette and genuine hospitality. I am interested in expanding my prowess in event planning, management and logistics - utilizing my knowledge from years of music booking/touring/festival logistics in addition to experiences as a service leader. I also genuinely enjoy public speaking and presentation - I love to participate in industry discussions and educate. I am regularly hired as an adjudicator for both wine and spirits judgings.

I am regularly featured in covers, photos, interviews, articles & mentions in publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, Tasting Panel Magazine, The San Jose Mercury, 7x7, Market Watch Magazine, Eater, Craft & Cocktails, The Cocktail Portal, This is Proof SF, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Bar Business Magazine, etc. as well as being extensively featured in the Foreign Cinema Cookbook. I have been featured as on-screen talent for brands and portfolios such as Kikori Japanese Whiskey, Wheatley Vodka, Pernod-Ricard, Diplomatico Rum and Absolut Elyx. SF Chronicle Bar Star 2018. 2019 Winner of "Best Bloody Mary Ever" Crater Lake Spirits Competition. 2019 SF Judge's Choice Best Original Recipe Bloody Mary. 2018 Time Out SF Magazine - Restaurant Bar Program of the Year nominee, 2017 Saucy Award nominee - Cocktail Program of the Year, Exceptional Full-Service Restaurant of the Year. 2016 Regional Winner - Diplomatico Rum World Competition. Voted Best Bartender, East Bay Express Reader's Poll 2012.