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Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova

Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova

Toronto,ON

Summary

Polished fine dining professional with 10 years of excellence in upscale hospitality. Specialized in sophisticated service techniques, with extensive knowledge of wine regions and tableside preparations. Known for orchestrating seamless multi-course experiences and maintaining the highest standards of fine dining etiquette.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Dimmi Bar & Trattoria
09.2024 - Current
  • Served food and beverages with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.

Server/Bartender

Sassafraz
01.2018 - 08.2024

As server

  • Maintained current knowledge of seasonal menu changes and daily specials.
  • Served fine dining and checked all orders to ensure they are complete and prepared as ordered.
  • Memorized restaurant wine list.
  • Detailed menu presentations, wine recommendations, upselling techniques.
  • Served guests efficiently, professionally and in a friendly manner.
  • Ensured guests had memorable experience
  • Train new staff members on bar procedures and customer service standards.
  • Lead bartender for private events hosting up to 200 guests, including corporate functions and weddings.

As bartender

  • Mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails and other beverages as requested and in compliance with restaurant standards and recipes.
  • In charge of Monthly Inventory and counts.

Supervisor/Server/Hostess

Mari Vanna Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018

As server

  • Maintained full menu knowledge and specials
  • Made suggestions to guests based on preferences
  • Monitored tables and visited at appropriate time to deliver items, and fill drinks
  • Wine knowledge, providing best option for guests
  • Worked with large parties and banquets

As supervisor

  • Worked with cash register
  • Prepared daily reports and revenue calculation
  • Checked kitchen inventory
  • Provided service correction if needed
  • Communicated with guests and maintained guest satisfaction
  • De-escalted and solved any issues
  • As receptionist
  • Handled all incoming phone calls
  • Processed take out orders
  • Coordinated activities in dining rooms
  • Guided guests to the tables and provided menus
  • Worked with “Open Table” system

Correspondent

Latvian newspaper "News Today"
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Made reports and articles on social topics
  • Organised charity campaigns
  • Conducted sociological surveys on social topics

Education

Flower design -

The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers
01.2015

Faculty of Philology -

University of Latvia
12.2012

Projects: Journalism, video reports, editing -

School of TV
01.2011

Projects: Editor of school newspaper -

Pushkin Lyceum
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Guest Engagement
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Safe Food Handling

Languages

English
Russian
Latvian

Timeline

Server

Dimmi Bar & Trattoria
09.2024 - Current

Server/Bartender

Sassafraz
01.2018 - 08.2024

Supervisor/Server/Hostess

Mari Vanna Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2018

Correspondent

Latvian newspaper "News Today"
01.2009 - 01.2012

Faculty of Philology -

University of Latvia

Projects: Journalism, video reports, editing -

School of TV

Projects: Editor of school newspaper -

Pushkin Lyceum

Flower design -

The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers
Jelizaveta (Liza) Korolova