Stefano Nicu
TORONTO
Summary
To obtain a challenging opportunity to utilize my skills and experience in an organization where I am able to put my creativity, hard work and sincerity to good use.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter - Bartender
Pompette
07.2022 - Current
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
Waiter
Giulietta
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Provide knowledgeable service, create unique experience for guests.
- Excellent team work, upholding brands high standards.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Waiter
Richmond Station
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Bartender, Captain
Nota Bene
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Uphold high standards of professionalism.
- Provide knowledgeable service, create unique experience for guests.
- Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Bartender
Four Seasons Hotel
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Head Bartender
Buca Yorkville
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Create cocktail menu and special daily drinks.
- Provide bar and cocktail service in high volume restaurant.
- In-depth knowledge of bar list and food menu.
- Specialized in Italian wine knowledge.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, and mixers.
- Trained new team members on menu items and high standards professionalism.
Head Bartender
Buca
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Create seasonal cocktails, as per chefs requirements.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Education
International Wine - Level 2
Sommelier Factory
Toronto, ON04.2019
Spiriti E Liquori - Level 3
Scuola Del Vino
Brescia06.2011
Vino Italiano - Level 3
Scuola Del Vino
Brescia06.2010
High school diploma - undefined
ITC Filippo Corridoni
1997
Skills
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- In-depth knowledge of Italian wines, liquors, and food
- Able to work as a contributing and supportive team member, thrive in a high-volume and challenging environment
- Quick learner, determined, motivated
- Strong peration and organization skills
- Positive attitude, great positive influence on others
Timeline
Waiter - Bartender
Pompette
07.2022 - Current
Waiter
Giulietta
10.2021 - 06.2022
Waiter
Richmond Station
12.2018 - 10.2020
Bartender, Captain
Nota Bene
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bartender
Four Seasons Hotel
05.2015 - 01.2016
Head Bartender
Buca Yorkville
07.2014 - 05.2015
Head Bartender
Buca
02.2013 - 06.2014
High school diploma - undefined
ITC Filippo Corridoni
International Wine - Level 2
Sommelier Factory
Spiriti E Liquori - Level 3
Scuola Del Vino
Vino Italiano - Level 3
Scuola Del Vino
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