Ali Finch DipWSET

Ali Finch DipWSET

Hospitality Bar Supervisor

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  • About me

    Founder at FORTIFY Wine & Spirits Co.

  • Education

    • Dame Alice Owen's School

      2000 - 2007
    • University of Birmingham

      2007 - 2010
      BA 2:2 Philosophy

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador for the department, Social Secretary for The Philosophy Society, Student Representative

  • Experience

    • COMPASS

      Apr 2009 - May 2011
      Hospitality Bar Supervisor
    • Marylebone Cricket Club

      Apr 2009 - May 2011
      Bar Supervisor
    • Murano by Angela Hartnett

      May 2011 - Jun 2014
      Assistant Head Sommelier

      Running wine service, training of the junior sommelier team, assisting with beverage ordering and stock management.

    • Open House London Ltd

      Aug 2014 - Feb 2018
      Assistant Beverage Manager

      Assisting with sourcing and implementation of drinks lists across 3 new sites in Central London and overseeing all beverage training for the group.

    • Cubitt House Ltd

      Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
      Assistant Beverage Manager

      Drinks list development & beverage academy creation for 4 Central London gastro pubs and hotels

    • Uncommon

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Head of Food & Beverage

      Overseeing food and beverage offering for Central London co-work space group

    • FORTIFY Wine & Spirits Co.

      Jun 2018 - now
      Founder

      Offering WSET qualifications (Level 1-3 award in wines and Level 1-2 in spirits), informal wine & spirits courses to the hospitality industry. Also providing consultancy and events for the on-trade and private clients.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET Diploma Wine & Spirits

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Sept 2014
    • WSET Level 3

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Dec 2011
    • WSET Level 2

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Apr 2011
    • WSET Certified Educator

      Wine & Spirit Education Trust