We develop and enhance restaurant brands with concept-driven beverage solutions
Our Story
About Valentine Beverage Group
We are working with the most sophisticated, curious and engaged guests in today’s restaurant landscape. The modern guest is experience driven and we develop beverage solutions with today’s guest in mind. The cocktail menu, wine list and beer menu need to be aspirational and work together to ensure the range of guests’ needs are met. Solutions are geared toward creating points of differentiation- setting your beverage program apart from competitors.
Development
Consulting
We ensure that your beverage program is built on a solid foundation of beverage fundamentals. VBG possesses comprehensive profitable costing analysis, purchasing, menu layout and design, management training, recipes and more.
Our Story
Meet Ryan
With 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ryan has the knowledge and expertise necessary to enhance any beverage program. He was a Director of Beverage for 18 years at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, amassing an impressive range of beverage knowledge. His passion for wine has taken him to France, Spain, Italy, California, Oregon, and Washington to improve upon his expertise. Ryan has traveled to Scotland to learn the art of Scotch making, and Kentucky to learn the art of Bourbon. He is a lifelong learner.
Ryan has developed beverage programs in 15 concepts and over 90 restaurants nationwide. From conception to training to design to implementation, he has done it all. Within the industry, Ryan has earned a reputation for being innovative, creative, and passionate about the business.
Ryan’s core beliefs center around creating a beverage program that resonates with guests while complementing the restaurant or bar’s concept. Ryan is committed to bringing solutions that are great for your guests, your staff, and your bottom line.
Ryan resides in Columbus, Ohio and enjoys golf, travel, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
Our Services
Cocktail program development
Wine list development
Beer program development
Promotions to maximize sales and guest traffic
Menu layout and design
Training for unit managers
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Ryan was instrumental in providing guidance and support in developing our Beverage Program at Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern to be the best in our competitive set. His creative ability and knowledge of all beverage products is amazing whether it be Beer, Wine, Spirits, Coffee or Soft Beverage. His knowledge of the Art of mixology is also bar none. He helped us create what I believe are some of the best Hand-Crafted cocktails around. I really can’t say enough good thing about him and would highly suggest you use him to elevate your beverage program!”
President and Founder
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
“I first met Ryan Valentine over 15 years ago and was immediately impressed with his love and commitment to the craft! At a time when most restaurant groups were still using artificial mixes and juice off the gun, Ryan was implementing fresh, creative, hand-crafted cocktail programs at the various Cameron Mitchel concepts. I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan over the years and speaking to his management team to help reinforce his belief and commitment to doing it right and building solid programs focused on a foundation of fresh ingredients, premium spirits, great ice, glassware, and proper technique while always promoting the importance of hospitality! Ryan always says, “A smile goes a long way!”
Tony Abou Ganim
The Modern Mixologist
“I was very impressed with all you have done with your beverage programs.
I regularly meet with buyers and wish I could get half of them to adopt your way of thinking, your approach to building a wine list and how you go about educating and collaborating with your team and with those responsible for running the operations and executing. These aspects of your beverage program are well thought out and progressive. Many buyers and Somms build wine lists to satisfy their individual needs and desires. The Cameron Mitchell programs you have built account for the customers’ needs, are unique and approachable, while at the same time focused on driving more profitable wine revenue for the company.”
Terlato Wines
“Ryan’s forward-looking approach and innovative style has helped to build many new beverage programs / solutions for the Brown-Forman portfolio! Also, Ryan’s expertise in the on-premise channel and creative mindset has helped to drive incremental revenue for all Cameron Mitchell Restaurants concepts. Ryan’s impact on the CMR beverage business has helped to create memorable guest experiences while driving incremental business for many beverage partners.”
Division Manager
Brown Forman
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