Clotilde Candusso
Melbourne
Summary
CMS Advanced & Master candidate.
2023 2nd Best Young Sommelier of Australia : Chaine des Rotisseurs
Knowledgeable wine service with robust background in wine curation and selection. Successfully developed and managed wine programs for upscale dining establishments, enhancing guest experience. Demonstrated expertise in wine pairing and inventory management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Sommelier
Freyja restaurant
04.2024 - Current
- Overseeing daily restaurant operations, ordering and stock take of all beverages and floor equipment. Wine list management. Supervision of service, bookings and events. Training of wine and food service.
- Full time employment
Head Sommelier
Cru Wine Bar
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Overseeing daily restaurant operations, ordering and stock take of all beverages. Supervision of service, bookings and events. Training of wine and food service.
- Full time employment
Sommelier / Assistant viticulturist
Eden Road Wines
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Giving recommendations to customers at the Cellar door. Harvesting grape and helping out winery during busy times.
- Full time employment
Restaurant Manager
Le Forum
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Managing service, training and supervising staffs. Ordering stocks. Creating rosters and organising the floor plan.
- Full time employment
Section waitress
Shed 5
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Fine-dining restaurant service, knowledge about wine, food, spirits and making coffee. Working as a Food coordinator with a good organization and rapidity.
- Full time employment
Waitress/Barista
Graze MCA and Culinary Edge
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Taking order, serving and having knowledge in making coffee in Graze MCA. Setting up the room, serving food & beverage and cleaning with high standard in Culinary Edge.
- Full time employment
Education
Advanced Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommelier
01.2023
Certified Sommelier - undefined
Court of Master Sommelier
01.2022
Administrative Manager - wine industry
Lycee Theodort Aubanel
Avignon, France01.2016
Skills
- French : native speaker
- English : fluent
- Customer relations
- Menu development
- Industry trends awareness
- Multilingual abilities
- Wine list curation
- Wine service techniques
- Pairing expertise
- Supplier relationship management
- Wine service management
- Cellar management
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Sommelier
Freyja restaurant
04.2024 - Current
Head Sommelier
Cru Wine Bar
04.2021 - 02.2024
Sommelier / Assistant viticulturist
Eden Road Wines
08.2020 - 04.2021
Restaurant Manager
Le Forum
02.2018 - 03.2020
Section waitress
Shed 5
11.2017 - 01.2018
Waitress/Barista
Graze MCA and Culinary Edge
10.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Sommelier - undefined
Court of Master Sommelier
Advanced Sommelier -
Court of Master Sommelier
Administrative Manager - wine industry
Lycee Theodort Aubanel
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling & sports.
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