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Brian Koziol MS

Master Sommelier and Complex Director Food & Beveragen Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts, Florida

Brian Koziol is a renowned hospitality and beverage expert and one of a distinguished circle of people in the world to pass the most prestigious sommelier examination and earn the title Master Sommelier in 2007. His career journey consists of a diverse background in all styles of restaurant and bar concepts through work experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort and The Ritz-Carlton. While working at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant in 2003, he was named Wine & Spirits Magazine Best New Sommeliers and elevated the wine program to a Wine Spectator Best of Award Excellence.

He was the driving force in the creation of the beverage program for the Esquire The Best Bars in America 2020: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Oga’s Cantina at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Under Brian’s stewardship, the Walt Disney World Resort beverage program in 2020 received the VIBE Vista Award for Best Overall – Hotels, Casinos & Cruise Lines and Best Spirits Program.

He is a Master Sommelier and right now Complex Director Food & Beveragen Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts in Florida.

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