Honoured to Introduce
Dirakerit Kotchawong
Master Sommelier & Brand Ambassador The Riedel Group
Global Wines, Spirits & Cigars Community
Bangkok Chapter
Dirakerit Kotchawong (DK) is one of Thailand’s most insightful Sommeliers and Wine Specialists. Certified from Court Master Sommelier and Society of Wine Educators, DK is the Riedel Brand Ambassador for Thailand and resident Sommelier at Riedel Wine Bar & Restaurant in Bangkok. With over 15 years of experience in Asia, USA and Australia, he leads the way in wine excellence.
/ dirake-rit-kotchawong-54199794Expertise
Wines
Restaurant Management
Bartending
Food & Beverages
Experience
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Bartender
Siam Winery
2009 . -
F & B Associate
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
2011-2012 . -
Bartender
Chop Chop New York
2012-2015 . -
Sommelier & Maitre'D
Le Colonial New York
2015 . -
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Long Chim Perth
2015-2016 . -
Assistant Manager & Sommelier
Riedel Group
2016- Present . 5 Years 1 Months
Associations
Academic details
University:
San Francisco Wine School
Certification:
WIne Specialist
Year:
2018
University:
Society of Wine Educators
Certification:
Wine
Year:
2018
University:
Galaxy Training Australia
Certification:
Responsible service of Alcohol
Year:
2016
University:
New York University
Degree:
Diploma
Specialization:
Restaurant/Food Services
Year:
2015
University:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Certification:
American Hotel & Lodging
Year:
2014
University:
International Culinary Institute (ICI)
Degree:
Diploma
Specialization:
Wine Sommelier
Year:
2013
University:
Wine & Spirit Education Trust ( WSET)
Certification:
Wine Sommelier
Year:
2012
