Bentley Hale 

Consultant & Wine Educator ​
Restaurant consultant, Bentley Hale, brings over twenty years of restaurant industry experience to the table. Bentley began working in the restaurant industry at age 15 starting as a host and worked her way up to bar manager  and general manager roles, gaining valuable insights into both front-of-house and back-of-house kitchen operations. As well as working in the restaurant industry, Bentley holds a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. Her graduate thesis focused on restaurant design and marketing. Recently, Bentley has specialized in developing concepts for new restaurant openings, assisting owners with design, food and beverage menu development, staff training, and operational assistance. 
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Hosting staff wine training seminars, creating bar menus, and planning wine pairing dinners throughout her career helped Bentley discover her passion for wine education. Bentley’s enthusiasm for teaching others about wine led her to start Sip Happens Wine School which focuses on making wine and spirits education practical and fun.