Wine & Hospitality Professional

Peter
Hille

Beverage director, buyer, and operations leader with deep roots in wine, craft beer, and on-premise hospitality — bringing a palate-driven approach to every sales conversation.

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About

10+

Years in beverage

3

Cities, one craft

Columbus

Based in Ohio

From the cellar to the sales floor — a career built on knowing the product.

I've spent my career at the intersection of wine, craft beer, and hospitality operations — as a buyer, a GM, and an advocate for producers who make something worth talking about.

Whether curating a list at Barrel & Bottle, managing service and culture at Seventh Son, or working the beer industry in St. Louis, my focus has always been the same: put the right glass in front of the right person and be able to explain exactly why.

Now I'm bringing that depth of knowledge to the supplier side, helping portfolios find their audience and build lasting on- and off-premise relationships.

Experience

2025 – Present

Seventh Son Brewing

Columbus, OH

General Manager

Led front-of-house and operations for one of Columbus's premier craft breweries. Managed a full team, oversaw scheduling and labor, and maintained the taproom's reputation for hospitality. Worked directly with ownership on programming, events, and brand positioning.

GM operationsTeam leadershipBrand programmingCraft beer

2021 – Present

Barrel & Bottle

Columbus, OH

Wine Buyer

Managed and curated the wine program, building vendor relationships across distributors and importers. Responsible for selection, pricing strategy, staff education, and margin. Developed deep fluency in old and new world programs across all major price tiers.

Wine buyingVendor relationsStaff trainingMargin management

2013 – 2018

Brewing Industry

St. Louis, MO

Production Manager, Lead Brewer

Built foundational industry experience in St. Louis's growing craft brewing scene — developing skills in hospitality, product knowledge, and customer-facing sales and education that shaped a career in beverage.

Craft brewingHospitalityCustomer education

Skills & Expertise

Wine & Beverage

  • Old & New World wine programs
  • Portfolio evaluation
  • Tasting & sensory analysis
  • Staff wine education
  • Menu & list curation
  • Craft beer knowledge

Sales & Operations

  • On- & off-premise accounts
  • Distributor relationships
  • Pricing & margin strategy
  • Inventory management
  • Account development
  • Trade programming

Leadership

  • Team management
  • Hospitality culture
  • Event programming
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Brand storytelling

Contact

Let's talk about
what's in the glass.

Open to conversations about wine sales, portfolio representation, and on-premise partnerships in the Columbus market and beyond.