Biagio Lo Giudice
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced wine professional prepared for this role with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in wine selection, tasting, and pairing, with keen ability to adapt to changing needs. Adept at building relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring reliable and consistent service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sommelier
Zia Restaurant (1 Michelin star)
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.
- Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
- Managed wine inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality.
- Consistently maintained thorough knowledge of menus and wine selections available to ensure first-class customer service.
- Held wine tasting sessions for guests to showcase the selection of beverages available at the restaurant, offering advanced knowledge of a variety of wines.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
Wine Seller/Vineyard Worker
Basalt Winery (Farm Job)
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Stocked shelves and ensured products were properly labeled.
- Resolved customer complaints and directed them to management when needed.
- Handled cash and processed transactions at register.
- Supported inventory management by conducting regular checks.
- Analyzed customer buying patterns to make informed decisions on merchandising displays and promotional activities.
- Packed, labeled, and shipped products to customers, providing accurate delivery timelines.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
Wait Staff
Merrijig Inn
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Junior Sommelier
Farmer's Daughters
02.2023 - 09.2023
Education
B2 - English Language
Cambridge Assessment
2020
Diploma di maturità -
Istituto U. Midossi
2015
Skills
- Multitasking
- Upselling strategies
- Winemaking processes
- International wine regions
- Wine storage
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Warm and friendly
Certification
- Sommelier Diploma at Fondazione italiana sommelier 2021.
- WSET level 2 award in wines 2023.
- Diploma Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sommelier 2022
Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Timeline
Wait Staff
Merrijig Inn
10.2023 - 01.2025
Wine Seller/Vineyard Worker
Basalt Winery (Farm Job)
09.2023 - 01.2025
Junior Sommelier
Farmer's Daughters
02.2023 - 09.2023
Junior Sommelier
Zia Restaurant (1 Michelin star)
03.2021 - 01.2023
Diploma di maturità -
Istituto U. Midossi
- Sommelier Diploma at Fondazione italiana sommelier 2021.
- WSET level 2 award in wines 2023.
- Diploma Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sommelier 2022
Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
B2 - English Language
Cambridge Assessment
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