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Beirne Brown

Professional member at Society of Wine Educators
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Seasoned hospitality executive with 35+ years of experience in food and beverage management.
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Location
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • Poco Italiano -
Skills
  • Food And Beverage
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Fine Dining
  • Restaurants
  • Hospitality Management
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Beirne Brown is a seasoned hospitality professional with 35+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including executive leadership roles in restaurants, hotels, and cruise lines. He has taught courses in hospitality management and has a strong background in culinary skills and menu development. Brown is also a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators and has worked with various organizations to develop training programs for the hospitality industry.

Experience

  • Society of Wine Educators
    • Professional member
      • Jun 2016 - Present

  • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Estero, Florida
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Aug 2014 - Present
      • Estero, Florida

      Teaching courses in Management of Food and Beverage Operations, as well as Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism. Primary instructor for Wines.

  • National Restaurant Association
    • Director Emeritus
      • 1989 - Present

      Former executive committee member and active board member for nine years.

  • Chops City Grill
    • Bonita Springs, Florida
    • General Manager
      • Jan 2012 - Feb 2015
      • Bonita Springs, Florida

      Retired as GM Feb 2015.

  • Holland America Line
    • Culinary Operations Manager
      • Mar 2009 - Dec 2011

      Senior officer responsible for all F&B operations on board various ships of the fleet; managed up to 360 crew. Managed operations with an annual budget of $25-30 million. Acted as Relief Hotel Manager.

  • Florida Restaurant Association
    • Tallahassee, Florida Area
    • Past President and Board Member
      • Jun 1984 - Dec 2011
      • Tallahassee, Florida Area

  • Residensea
    • Food and Beverage Manager
      • 2005 - 2006

  • Johnson & Wales University
    • Adjunct Faculty/Management Trainer
      • 2000 - 2005

      Shipboard training of cruise industry senior officers and supervisory crew. Worked with Princess Cruises (13 ships) and four other lines. Delivered nine separate management courses under the auspices of the Marine Hotel Association for Johnson & Wales.

  • Cuisine Management, Inc.
    • Former President and Partner
      • 1975 - 1999

      Founder and chief executive for independent fine dining operations, catering, and club management firm. Multi unit operator.

Education

  • 1970 - 1974
    Cornell University
    B.S., Hotel Administration
  • 1970 - 1974
    Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
    Bachelor's degree, Hotel Administration
  • 1964 - 1966
    University of Virginia
    Liberal arts

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