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IndusTRy spOTlIghT "I invite you to explore the careers available at Wynn Las Vegas | Encore." - Steve Wynn HIRING FOR: Master Mixologist Responsible for updating and creating venue-specific cocktail menus for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. This person will create standardized cocktail production procedures and pricing consistency for both properties. The Master Mixologist will also be responsible for partnering with the division training team to design and implement job specific skill training. Beverage Manager Responsible to oversee operations of bars and lounges by achieving their customer service goals and ensuring high standards through each venue. Responsible for scheduling, training, and evaluating beverage staff. Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years beverage leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, luxury environment. Food & Beverage Marketing Manager Responsible for marketing the restaurant portfolio at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas to ensure its contribution to the overall success of the resort. This individual will design, implement, and manage marketing plans to achieve sales goals for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas' portfolio of 20+ restaurants, which range from Fine to Casual dining. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all aspects of modern marketing and the food and beverage industry, either through on-the-job work experience, education, or a combination of the two. Apply online www.WynnJobs.com APPOInTMEnTs Tom Reese has been promoted to National Sales Manager for Merryvale Vineyards and Starmont Winery. Reese has been with Merryvale for over five years as National Accounts Manager. "We are happy to have Tom in this expanded role as he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in wholesale Tom Reese. management to this position that he has acquired throughout his 30-plus-year career," says Mark Evans, COO of Merryvale and Starmont. Scott Lammert is new SVP of Marketing for Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). He will oversee development and performance related to supplier marketing, and leadership of the marketing teams dedicated to supplier brand management. Lisa Cleaver has been appointed Vice President, Spirits and New Brand Development for Wilson Daniels' newly created Spirits and Brand Development Division. Cleaver has put her talents to work at Wilson Daniels for seven years, most recently as Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management. In her new Lisa Cleaver role, she will oversee the innova. tion and market momentum of the craft spirits division. new Wine and new Look from Freixenet F reixenet has introduced Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée, the newest wine in the brand's stylish line of black bottle bubblies. A traditional method cava, Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée is the latest from the Ferrer family, whose sparkling wine expertise spans more than a century and includes crafting cava in Spain, champagne in France, Prosecco in Italy, and fine sparkling wines in California's Carneros district. Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée also ushers in new streamlined packaging for the Cordon Negro line—retaining the distinctive frosted black bottle and label but updated with sleek black foils for all products in the line and subtle color coding to identify the Brut, Extra Dry, Rosé and Sweet Cuvée wines. 14 / the tasting panel / september 2013 TP0913_001-33.indd 14 8/22/13 9:16 PM