Ayush Ahuja
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
A strong positive and motivated post graduate with a passion for fermentation and crafting alcoholic spirits, committed to excelling in Artisanal Distillation. Completed the Beverage Business Management program at Niagara College, seeking to contribute to the innovation and excellence of the industry through hands-on experience and continuous learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cellar Hand
Andrew Peller, Grimsby
09.2025 - Current
- Supported wine production through fermentation monitoring, pump-overs, racking, and barrel work, ensuring quality and consistency in cellar operations.
- Operated and maintained production equipment while following strict sanitation and safety protocols, contributing to efficient and reliable workflow.
Bartender
Exchange Brewery, Niagara-on-the-lake
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Co-led a high-performing customer service team, directly contributing to the successful execution of four marquee events, enhancing client satisfaction and brand reputation.
- Conducted engaging tours and tastings, skillfully managing event setups and overseeing stock and inventory through POS systems, resulting in monthly sales exceeding $75,000 and significantly boosting company profits.
Bartender and guest experience lead
Dusit Thani, Dubai
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Led bar operations and expertly crafted cocktails while supervising guest experiences for over 18,000 monthly patrons, driving a 30% increase in bar sales within six months through streamlined peak hour order management.
- Strategically enhanced the hotel's visibility on TripAdvisor, generating 50 to 70 mentions of my name and the hotel, significantly boosting its market presence and online reputation.
Education
Beverage Business Management
Niagara College
04.2025
Artisan Distilling
Niagara College
04.2024
Bachelors in Hotel Management - undefined
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
04.2022
Skills
- Expertise in fermentation processes and quality control
- Proficient in equipment handling and basic laboratory techniques
- Strong physical stamina and resilience in high-pressure environments
- Exceptional attention to detail along with time management and accuracy in all tasks
- Effective inventory management and organizational skills
- Collaborative team player with a focus on fostering positive relationships
- Proven problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Excellent time management skills, ensuring timely project completion
- Adaptable and resourceful in dynamic situations
- Strong communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions
- Chemical handling
- Safety regulations
- Racking and transferring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Equipment cleaning
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Certification
- International Sommelier Guild: Certificate Level 1
- City and Guilds: Food and Beverages Level 2 Diploma
- Cicerone Level One: Passed with an 82%
- WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust): Level 3 in Spirits
- Smart Serve and WHIMS (Work place Hazardous Materials Information System)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Bharat Bistro, Chennai, India June 2019
· Collaborated with senior waitstaff to streamline order-taking while independently managing dessert orders in a bustling Indian restaurant,
· Effectively served over 150 customers across 20+ tables during peak weekend hours ensuring smooth run of orders to the customers.
Timeline
Cellar Hand
Andrew Peller, Grimsby
09.2025 - Current
Bartender
Exchange Brewery, Niagara-on-the-lake
10.2023 - 09.2025
Bartender and guest experience lead
Dusit Thani, Dubai
01.2022 - 07.2022
Artisan Distilling
Niagara College
Bachelors in Hotel Management - undefined
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Beverage Business Management
Niagara College