Jack Brennen

Hospitality Manager & Wine Educator

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Assistant Tasting Room Manager at Bedell Cellars
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Director of Hospitality at Peconic Bay Vineyards
    Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos

  • Wine Educator / Tour guide at Sparkling Pointe
    May 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Led tours of the vineyard, cellar, and production facility, educating guests on the traditional champagne-making process. Hosted private tastings with food pairings, guided visitors through the wine list, and supported special events. Maintained accuracy through regular inventory audits.

  • Teaching Assistant, HMGT 771: International Wine & Beverage at University of New Hampshire
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    • Overlooked & was responsible for grading 30 students • Assisted the instructor with guiding tasting sessions • Answered student’s questions, and maintained an open stream of communication • Lectured to students & developed a lesson plan for Italian wines

  • Bakery Clerk at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
    May 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Decorated cakes and various baked goods Assisted customers at the counter Took orders for custom cakes