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Ali Finch DipWSET

Hospitality Bar Supervisor

London, England, United Kingdom

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Timeline
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

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