Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
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Ruggiero Lombardi

Ruggiero Lombardi

Sydney ,Australia

Summary

Driven section waiter effectively trained and well-versed in exceeding patron expectations through dynamic communication, organizational skills. Dedicated and talented individual with charisma to engage patrons and improve experiences. Self-motivated and dependable offering 12 years of classics and fine dining restaurant industry experience. Proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders and general inquiries. Career history achieving high performance with supervision.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Section Waiter

Quay restaurant
Sydney , NSW
11.2023 - Current
  • Quay restaurant (three Chefs hats)
  • Greeted guests and provided menu information.
  • Informed customers about daily specials or new menu items.
  • Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals and took action to correct any problems.
  • Responded promptly and courteously to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Accurately recorded orders on POS systems and collected payment from customers at end of meal period.

Section Water and Assistant Junior Sommelier

Lake house
Daylesford, Victoria
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • lake house Restaurant (Two Chefs Hats)
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate wines for their meals or special occasions.
  • Created detailed reports of food pairings and suggested wines for menu items.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly and efficiently to inquiries regarding wine selections.

Section Waiter

Hotel 5*Giardino Ascona
Ascona, Switzerland
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Restaurant Ecco(2 Michelin stars & 18 Gault millau points)
  • Provided friendly, efficient service to customers.
  • Checked with customers to ensure that they were enjoying their meals and took action to correct any problems.
  • Greeted guests and provided menu information.

Section Waiter

Roots
Basel, Switzerland
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Restaurant Roots ( 2 Michelin stars & 18 Gault millau point)
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Assisted in the training of new wait staff members when needed.
  • Performed opening and closing duties as required, such as stocking supplies and resetting dining areas.

Section Waiter

Hotel Bad Bubendorf
Basel, Switzerland
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Ristorante Osteria TRE (1 star Michelin &16 gault millau points)
  • Responded promptly and courteously to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Performed opening and closing duties as required, such as stocking supplies and resetting dining areas.
  • Organized multiple tasks efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
  • Displayed exceptional knowledge of the menu items including ingredients and preparation methods.

Waiter

Restaurant Osteria tre
Basel, Switzerland
12.2017 - 12.2018

Ristorante Osteria Tre (1 star Michelin & 16 gault millau points)

  • Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
  • Took orders from patrons accurately and efficiently.
  • Brought food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.

Waiter

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Basel, Switzerland
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
  • Brought food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.
  • Followed all safety and sanitation regulations when handling food or drinks.
  • Ensured all dishes were prepared according to recipe standards.

Waiter

Trattoria da Luigi
Karlsruhe, Germany
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
  • Brought food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.
  • Performed cashier duties such as taking payments, counting change, and issuing receipts.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift by wiping counters and cleaning spills promptly.

Waiter

Hotel Radisson Blu
Karlsruhe, Germany
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Greeted guests and answered questions about menu items.
  • Greeted customers and checked for seating availability.
  • Set up tables with cutlery, plates, glasses, and condiments before opening hours.
  • Assisted waiters in taking orders from customers, carrying trays of food to tables, and providing refills on drinks.

Internship Student

Ristorante maison Lulù
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.

Internship Student

Ristorante Bagno 72
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
  • Took accurate food and drink orders, using a POS ordering software system.
  • Checked on guests during meals to ensure satisfaction with each course.
  • Demonstrated up-selling techniques when appropriate to increase restaurant sales.

Internship Student Bartender

La dolce vita
Bari, Italy
05.2014 - 08.2014

understanding bartender technique, the process of make a good coffee

  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.

Internship Student

Hotel Salsello
Bisceglie , Italy
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Assisted waiters in taking orders from customers, carrying trays of food to tables, and providing refills on drinks.
  • Set up tables with cutlery, plates, glasses, and condiments before opening hours.
  • Bussed tables after customers had finished their meals.
  • Organized menus in a neat manner on each table prior to opening hours.
  • Assisted in serving food to guests in a timely fashion while adhering to health standards.

Education

Academy - Management, Wine And Hospitality

Intrecci (academy of Management Hospitality)
Castiglione In Teverina (Italy)
2023

WSET
Italy
12-2022

Hospitality Institute - Hospitality And Tachniques of Services

I.R.S.E.A.
Bisceglie
09.2015

Skills

  • Wine pairing
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Fine Dining
  • Wine Knowledge

Affiliations

  • From Gargano to Salento, formation and evente, improvement of the sector Taranto (Italy)
  • 2^ level of WSET (international certificate of wine)
  • certificate and techniques about sustainability of caffè, by university of caffè Illy (Trieste)

Certification

  • full immersion (GE25) by Kensington Academy of English (London) intermediate level(CEFR B1*)
  • intensive course German speaking by Sprachakademie Karlsruhe (Germany) intermediate level (B1)

Accomplishments

  • La possibilità di lavorare in strutture alberghiere prestigiose come anche ristoranti fine dining.

Languages

English
Professional
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Section Waiter

Quay restaurant
11.2023 - Current

Section Water and Assistant Junior Sommelier

Lake house
04.2023 - 10.2023

Section Waiter

Hotel 5*Giardino Ascona
03.2022 - 09.2022

Section Waiter

Roots
01.2020 - 01.2022

Section Waiter

Hotel Bad Bubendorf
12.2018 - 12.2019

Waiter

Restaurant Osteria tre
12.2017 - 12.2018

Waiter

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
08.2017 - 12.2018

Waiter

Hotel Radisson Blu
01.2017 - 08.2017

Waiter

Trattoria da Luigi
12.2015 - 12.2017

Internship Student

Ristorante Bagno 72
06.2015 - 08.2015

Internship Student

Ristorante maison Lulù
04.2015 - 08.2015

Internship Student Bartender

La dolce vita
05.2014 - 08.2014

Internship Student

Hotel Salsello
04.2013 - 08.2013

Academy - Management, Wine And Hospitality

Intrecci (academy of Management Hospitality)

WSET

Hospitality Institute - Hospitality And Tachniques of Services

I.R.S.E.A.
Ruggiero Lombardi