Justin Mueller

Justin Mueller is an Advanced Sommelier and Wine Director at Beckon Restaurant & Major Tom in Denver, Colorado.1 His career in the hospitality industry spans 18 years, with a focus on wine expertise and restaurant management.1

Professional Background

Justin earned his Advanced Sommelier credential through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas in 2018 and has worked in several prestigious establishments1:

• Wine Director at Beckon Restaurant & Major Tom (January 2023 - April 2024)
• Sommelier at Beckon Restaurant (October 2021 - December 2022)
• General Manager and Beverage Director at Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar (February 2021 - September 2021)

Prior to moving to Denver, Justin worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in San Francisco and New York City, including Lazy Bear, Spruce, and Atelier Crenn.1

Achievements

Justin's expertise in wine has garnered recognition:

• The wine program he built at Beckon in Denver was awarded a Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator in 2024, placing it among the top 1500 wine lists worldwide.1
• He sat for the Master Sommelier Diploma Examination in 2019.1

Education

Justin holds a Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.1

Personal Background

Originally from Philadelphia, Justin grew up in an Italian-American family, which instilled in him a passion for hospitality.1 He moved to Denver with his wife during the COVID pandemic, where they both have been involved with restaurants that received stars in the Michelin Guide's inaugural rating of Colorado.1

In his free time, Justin enjoys watching the Philadelphia Phillies, playing competitive adult-league ice hockey, and spending time with his wife and their three rescue dogs.1