Wine & Food Consultant · Hospitality Strategist

Kellie Holmes

Rooted in care, collaboration, and guest-centered excellence — with deep expertise in wine, service, and sustainable systems.

 A Philosophy of Hospitality

I’ve spent more than two decades in the hospitality industry—from Atlanta to Napa to San Francisco to Charleston—launching and operating restaurants and retail spaces, building wine programs, and supporting the careers of chefs, sommeliers, and operators. My work is grounded in passion for wine, food and service, and guided by a simple question:

How do we create spaces that are alive, aligned, and deeply welcoming?

I partner with restaurants, teams, and individuals to help bring the most viable, positive, and guest-centered version of their vision to life.

What I Bring to the Table

I partner closely with leadership to streamline systems, nurture talent, and shape experiences that resonate. With clarity, structure, and warmth, I help teams run smoother, service feel sharper, and guests feel truly cared for.

  • Wine Program Development

    From list creation to staff training to service execution, I design sustainable, story-driven wine programs that work in real life.

  • Operational Consulting

    Front-of-house systems, P&L support, event logistics, and workflow strategy grounded in real-world management experience.

  • Hospitality & Team Culture

    Whether launching a new concept or evolving an existing space, I help shape team dynamics, values, and communication to ensure long-term cohesion and success.

Let’s Work Together

Shaping Wine Programs, Restaurant Teams & Guest Experiences — Recent & Current Clients

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