Jonathan Whitwell

Director of Food & Beverage, Valencia Group

Experienced Director Of Food And Beverage with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry.Began working in restaurants in 2002 and fell in love with the industry. Made the transition into hotel food andbeverage in 2014. Very much enjoy my career in hospitality!

Meet our Judges

Derek Brown

Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator

Laura Silverman

Non-Alc Beverage Advisor & Community Connector | The Nexus of Non-Alc at Zero Proof Nation

Sarah Jane (Monroe) Curran

Director of Food and Beverage For US and Canada, Marriott International

Steven Minor

Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels

John Chesney

Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality

Javier Arroyo

Bartender, Co-owner of La Licor Panamericana

Eric Hausser

Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Bartender Spirits Awards