Samuel Kell, Sommelier
Samuel Kell
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I began my career in hospitality working in craft cocktails with Strategic Hospitality, spending time at acclaimed bars including Pinewood Social and The Patterson House, and later helping open Bay 6.
Three years ago I relocated to California's Monterey Peninsula, where I bartended at Stokes Adobe before continuing my wine education at Toro Sushi, training under Level 2 sommeliers Stephen Wilson and Kristen Ridout.
Since August of last year, I've been managing dinner service at Stationæry. I earned my Level 1 Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers in fall 2025 and continue to deepen my focus on wine while building on a foundation in hospitality and beverage service.
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I began my career in hospitality working in craft cocktails withStrategic Hospitality, spending time at acclaimed bars including Pinewood Social and The Patterson
House, and later helping open Bay 6.
Three years ago I relocated to California's Monterey Peninsula, where I bartended at Stokes Adobe
before continuing my wine education at Toro Sushi, training under Level 2 sommeliers Stephen Wilson
and Kristen Ridout.
Since August of last year, I've been managing dinner service at Stationæry. I earned my Level 1
Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers in fall 2025 and continue to deepen my
focus on wine while building on a foundation in hospitality and beverage service.
