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Martin Beally
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
He earned that title after a long run through Seattle dining rooms and beverage programs, moving from front-of-house work in Seattle in 2005 to beverage and sommelier leadership roles.
The Climb
A career in beverage is often built the hard way, service by service, and Martin Beally’s path shows that kind of accumulation. He started in Seattle in 2005, moving between line cook and front-of-house work while building the practical habits that come from being on both sides of a dining room. That early mix matters: it teaches timing, pacing, and how to read a room before a guest has to ask twice. By 2011, the work had narrowed toward wine. At Tulio Restaurant in Seattle, Martin Beally served as wine steward, and at Kimpton’s Tulio Ristorante in Seattle he worked as wine buyer. Those roles sit close to the list itself: one asks you to know how the room uses wine, the other asks you to decide what belongs there in the first place. In 2013, he helped open Stoneburner, adding opening work to a record already marked by steady advancement. His next steps moved from restaurant-level execution into broader beverage oversight. At Wild Ginger, Martin Beally served as Corporate Beverage Director, taking on responsibilities that extended beyond a single floor. In 2019, he became Lead Sommelier at Canlis in Seattle, a role that brought together service, curation, and leadership in one of the city’s most watched dining rooms. Each position added another layer to the same skill set: selection, communication, and the discipline to make beverage programs run cleanly. That experience later reached into the profession’s larger infrastructure. From 2026–2028, Martin Beally was a member of the CMS-A Board of directors at CMS-A, reflecting a career that had moved beyond day-to-day service into the systems and standards shaping the field. Today, Martin is director of wine, beverage, and Ops Integration of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
Today
At Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Martin Beally is Director of Wine, Beverage, and Ops Integration. The work sits at the intersection of beverage strategy and operations, which means translating what a program should be into what a team can execute consistently. It is a role suited to someone who understands the floor, the cellar, and the logistics that keep both in line across a national restaurant and winery group.
Recognition
Martin Beally’s honors include Master Sommelier (2022) and Advanced Sommelier.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Martin Beally's current role?
As of 2026, Martin Beally is Director of Wine, Beverage, and Ops Integration.
Where did Martin Beally work before?
Martin Beally's earlier career included Tulio Restaurant, Kimpton’s Tulio Ristorante, and Stoneburner.
What recognition has Martin Beally received?
Master Sommelier (2022).
