Jeffrey began his interest in wine as an undergraduate at USC and took the opportunity to join The Plumed Horse in 2008. During his time, he resurrected the cellars to Wine Spectator Grand Award status, currently one of 94 in the world. Though he would cite passing the Advanced Sommelier Exam as one of his favorite achievements, he believes that pouring Riesling, neglecting to manicure his beard, and cheering on the Giants are much more important.

Chris Ward, a certified sommelier since 2014, has curated wine programs for top South Bay restaurants and consulted on private collections. As Bar Manager at The Plumed Horse, he brings his cocktail expertise and passion to our historic venue. In 2024, Chris earned 2nd in the U.S. Regionals and 6th globally at the No.3 Gin Unrivaled Classics Competition in Europe! Come experience his award-winning cocktails at The Bar at TPH.

Manuel, or Manny as we know him, joined The Plumed Horse in 1988, and has been the face of the dining room since his start. Anyone who has dined with us will know Manny from his poise, sense of humor, and desire to please. Perhaps the most expert on Bordeaux in the Bay Area, he loves sharing his knowledge and stories on a nightly basis.

Born in El Salvador, Antonio grew up in San Francisco, where he discovered his passion for wine. Having built wine programs throughout the peninsula, Antonio joined the team at The Plumed Horse in October 2022 and was named Lead Sommelier of the team months later. Though his love for old-world wines is strong, he would say that the Napa Valley is home to his favorite wines and producers.