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Jaime Pinedo
Sommelier
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i. Biography
The Path
Wine leadership in this profile is built on service-floor repetition, planning discipline, and formal study at University of California, Berkeley. Jaime Pinedo’s early work at Lafayette Academy (2005–2011) as a history and English Tutor points to the kind of communication skill that carries in hospitality: clear instructions, steady attention, and the ability to read the room. A parallel stint as Product Planning Intern and Assistant Planner at Macy's (2006) added a retail-side understanding of presentation and operations, two concerns that often shape guest experience before the first pour. Management came through the bar and dining room, where timing and coordination matter as much as taste. As Bar Manager at Metro Lafayette Restaurant (2008–2014), Jaime Pinedo worked in the daily mechanics of service, handling the pace that keeps a room moving. That was followed by a short but focused role as Professional Restaurant Server at Mina Group: Restaurant RN74 (2014), a position that brought him into direct contact with the exchange between guest, table, and beverage. Sommelier work became the central line of the career at Spruce @ Bacchus Management Group. Jaime Pinedo started there as sommelier (2014–2017), then moved up to Lead Sommelier at Spruce @ Bacchus Management Group (2017–2019). The progression marks a shift from individual service to program responsibility, with the work moving from recommendation to stewardship and from one table to the larger shape of the wine list.
The Work Today
Since 2019, Jaime Pinedo has held the role of Corporate Wine and Beverage Director at Bacchus Management Group. It is a company-wide beverage position, and the work sits at the point where standards, service, and decision-making meet. The role draws on the full range of his background: education, planning, floor service, and sommelier training, all folded into one operating view of beverage direction.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Jaime Pinedo's current role?
As of 2026, Jaime Pinedo is Corporate Wine and Beverage Director.
Where did Jaime Pinedo train or study?
Jaime Pinedo trained at University of California, Berkeley.
