Nathaniel Goble
Richmond
Summary
Hospitality professional with experience in wine retail and restaurant service. Currently working with the wine program at Truckle Cheesemongers while serving at Can Can Brasserie, with regular exposure to distributor tastings, producer presentations, and wine-focused guest education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dinner Server
Can Can Brasserie
Richmond
09.2025 - Current
- Provide attentive, coursed service within a classic French brasserie environment
- Guide guests through selections from the restaurant’s wine list, offering pairing suggestions and style descriptions
- Engage guests in conversations around wine styles and pairings to enhance the dining experience and support beverage sales
- Maintain polished service standards while coordinating multi-course dining experiences
Cheesemonger
Truckle Cheesemongers
Richmond
07.2025 - Current
- Regularly attend portfolio tastings and distributor presentations featuring a range of producers and importers
- Attend tastings led by visiting winemakers and producers, developing familiarity with regional styles and production approaches
- Guide guests through wine and cheese pairings, offering recommendations based on structure, acidity, and flavor profile
- Maintain working knowledge of rotating selections of small-producer cheeses and wines
Bartender
Topgolf Richmond
Richmond
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Executed consistent cocktail preparation while maintaining strong guest engagement in a high-volume bar environment
- Supported beverage sales through menu familiarity and personalized recommendations
Bartender & Server
Olive Garden
Richmond
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivered full-service dining while balancing bar and floor responsibilities
- Increased beverage sales through confident menu guidance and guest engagement
Retail Operations Manager
Diamond Dry Goods - Coors Field
Denver
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw daily retail operations including staff supervision, merchandising, and inventory management
- Trained team members on product knowledge and customer engagement
- Maintained high standards of presentation, organization, and service
Sales Consultant
CarMax
Littleton
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Exceeded sales goals through consultative, relationship-focused selling
- Guided clients through high-value purchases by identifying needs and presenting tailored solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 09.2016 - 05.2020
Timeline
Dinner Server
Can Can Brasserie
09.2025 - Current
Cheesemonger
Truckle Cheesemongers
07.2025 - Current
Bartender
Topgolf Richmond
02.2025 - 07.2025
Bartender & Server
Olive Garden
08.2023 - 02.2025
Retail Operations Manager
Diamond Dry Goods - Coors Field
02.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Consultant
CarMax
08.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communications
East Carolina University
09.2016 - 05.2020