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ChouChouHead Sommelier
Nov. 2024 - Dec. 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesChouChou is a newly opened French beach house and private members club, situated on the La Mer / J1 beachfront. It has a chic Mediterranean feel with a relaxed ambiance that caters to the public in the restaurant and bar, but only to members at the beach and private lounge.
Banyan Tree DubaiHotel Beverage Manager
Sep. 2024 - Nov. 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesI have been promoted to Hotel Beverage Manager from my previous position of Head Sommelier at Banyan Tree Dubai. I have proved myself proficient in the necessary skills and look forward to learning more about hospitality and hotel beverage operations in this positions.
Banyan Tree GroupHead Sommelier
Nov. 2023 - Aug. 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCaesars Palace have undergone a brand transition into Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort. This acquisition was facilitated by Ennismore Hotel Group, and my role is still at the same location and with the same description, but contracted to the Banyan Tree brand. The scope of my role has evolved into one of greater responsibility operationally.
Caesars Palace DubaiHead Sommelier
Dec. 2022 - Nov. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMy role comprises managing wine sales, menus and inventory in 10+ outlets across the hotel, as well as ensuring the administrative work in up to date and running smoothly in conjunction with any events, groups or day-to-day demands that we might have.
An imperative aspect of my role is to ensure the trade deals between our hotel and our suppliers are fully taken advantage of, and ensuring that we maximise sales and the guest experience while maintaining a lucrative monthly cost-to-profit ratio.
Avli by TashasSenior Sommelier
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Arts Club DubaiSommelier
Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Exhibit A restaurantSommelier
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2020Responsible for creating wine pairings for the fine dining style tasting menu, explaining several wines during tastings, attending trade tastings and shows, negotiating with trade merchants.
Century City HotelHead Sommelier
Jun. 2019 - Jan. 2020Cape Town
ZUMA RestaurantsAssistant Sommelier
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2019Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al NahyanFood And Beverage Assistant / Sommelier
Jun. 2018 - Nov. 2018Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Delaire Graff EstateWaiter
Nov. 2017 - May. 2018Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South AfricaFine dining standard of service demonstrated at an esteemed wine estate in South Africa. Delaware Graff was voted the most luxurious estate in Africa.
La Motte Wine EstateWine Tasting Ambassador
Jan. 2017 - Nov. 2017South AfricaResponsible for presenting wine tastings to guests, as well as private vintage wine tastings, cellar tours and administrative duties.
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