Fidelio
Andrei Bruma
Sommelier
Romania,Vaslui
Summary
Hardworking Sommelier skilled in sales, communication and organization. Experienced at building customer base and improving overall wine offerings. Committed to food and beverage safety.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sommelier
MSC Cruise Lines
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2019 - Current
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Inventoried bar supplies regularly to quickly identify supply shortages and detect problems such as theft.
- Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
- Implemented new promotional strategies, dramatically increasing business over.
- Oversaw successful bar service and operations to handle as many as 4500 guests per day.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
Head Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Lines
Seattle, USA
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Traveled to vineyards around world to discover obscure vintages and varieties and better understand global winemaking process.
- Inventoried bar supplies regularly to quickly identify supply shortages and detect problems such as theft.
- Promoted special wine menu for holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas to complement chef's dinner specialties.
- Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
- Oversaw successful bar service and operations to handle as many as 450 guests per day.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Administration And Management
O.T.E.K. Hospitality & Catering Management College
Greece, Attica, Anavyssos 02.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Wine Service Management
Wine List Management
Wine Tasting Events
Cellar Management
Inventory management
Food and beverage pairings
Wine service
Point of sale knowledge
Certification
WSET level 3 award in Wines
Software
MXP
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Timeline
Sommelier
MSC Cruise Lines
01.2019 - Current
Head Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Lines
11.2017 - 12.2018
WSET level 3 award in Wines
11-2017
Diploma - Hospitality Administration And Management
O.T.E.K. Hospitality & Catering Management College
02.2012 - 05.2014