Master Sommelier
Robert Ord
- Discipline
- Master Sommelier
Portrait of Robert Ord
i. Biography
Bar management is where precision gets measured in real time, and at St. Cloud’s restaurant in Seattle, Washington, Robert Ord worked that line as Bar Manager. The job called for control of pace, attention to detail, and the ability to keep service moving cleanly under pressure. From Seattle, his work moved to Napa Valley, California, where he became director of winery relations at Underground Cellar. Across those roles, the trade markers stayed consistent: hospitality, wine, and the discipline of reading both people and place. Today, Robert is director of Wine Scout.
Today
Geography shapes wine work as much as title does, and Robert Ord’s path runs from Washington to California with a British wine professional’s perspective threaded through it. The career is direct: Seattle, Napa, bar management, directorship. Those are the kinds of roles that build a career through repetition, relationships, and the day-to-day demands of rooms where wine and service meet.
Career - Director, Wine Scout, Napa, California - Bar Manager, St. Cloud’s restaurant, Seattle, Washington - Director of winery relations, Underground Cellar, Napa Valley, California
Recognition
Robert's honors include Master Sommelier and Advanced Sommelier certification (2008).
FAQ What is Robert Ord's current role? Robert Ord is Director for Wine Scout. Where did Robert Ord work before? Robert Ord's earlier career included St. Cloud’s restaurant and Underground Cellar. What recognition has Robert Ord received? Master Sommelier (2026).
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