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Dmytro Leonchenko

McLean

Summary

Dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience at 801 Chophouse, driving beverage sales and elevating guest experiences. Expert in wine service and team mentoring, achieving a 90% increase in guest satisfaction. Proven leadership in event coordination and staff training, complemented by strong customer service and sales proficiency. Fluent in Spanish and Ukrainian.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Server/Trainer

801 Chophouse
McLean
06.2024 - Current
  • Beverage & Dining Authority: Directed wine and spirit service for fine dining guests, delivering expert pairings for premium steaks and tasting menus, boosting beverage revenue by 10% through curated upsells of rare vintages and top-shelf spirits.
  • High-Volume Sales Leadership: Consistently ranked as a top 5% performer in food and beverage sales, leveraging in-depth menu knowledge to guide high-end clientele toward elevated dining experiences.
  • Private Event Captain: Orchestrated seamless execution of exclusive events (weddings, corporate dinners, VIP tastings), managing teams of 1-6 servers to deliver white-glove service for discerning clientele.
  • Team Development: Mentored 10+ servers in advanced service techniques, wine knowledge, and luxury sales tactics, elevating team performance and guest satisfaction scores by 90%.

Sommelier/Lead Server

Clarity Restaurant
Vienna
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Led the retail wine program currently in place, as it was my original job function, growing by it from around 40 selections to 150+.
  • Responsible for the selection, ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking of all bottles and by the glass wine and beer selections at the Goat and Roost (wine shop and beer garden), with annual beer and wine sales volume growing.
  • Wrote shelf-talkers, gave customers and guests recommendations for wine and beer, put together special cases for guests upon request, and blogged for the wine program's newsletter, online, and social media presence/promotions.
  • Conducted regular wine tastings, assisted with the coordination and execution of the larger wine classes, wine dinners, and events, and lead them in the Wine Director's absence.
  • Trained staff on service requirements, proper service, general wine knowledge, in addition to coaching and training one sommelier through passing his Introductory and Certified Sommelier Diplomas.
  • Acted as manager on duty in the Wine Director's absence, conducted monthly inventories for my outlets, and assisted in the larger inventories.

Bartender

The Park at 14th
Washington
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over customers daily.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.

Lead Bartender

JINYA Ramen Bar
Reston
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Working in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager to execute the smooth and flawless operation of the Bar and Restaurant.
  • Complete all bartender duties when necessary.
  • Develop a complete working knowledge of the menu items and their ingredients and preparation.
  • Develop a complete working knowledge of all products served in the bar.
  • Ensure that all details of service are performed by the bartenders to expected standards and that every guest receives the highest quality of service standards.
  • Train bartenders and service team to ensure beverage knowledge and service levels are to standard.
  • Drive cocktail menu changes to ensure fresh, innovative and seasonally accurate cocktails are available on the menu.
  • Assist with beverage procurement, beverage costing.
  • Contribute to shift briefings as required as well as lead staff training sessions for all beverage products.
  • Complete product requisitions accurately and maintain bar beverage inventory control.
  • Ensure all bartender checks are closed and guest billing is accurate.
  • Ensure proper pouring, mixing, blending of drinks in line with Alberta law.
  • Monitor bar opening and closing duties and completed daily to standard by bartender.

Education

Black Sea State University
Ukraine
01-2014

Skills

  • Food service expertise
  • Sales proficiency
  • Serving skills
  • Spanish and Ukrainian fluency
  • Bartending experience
  • Troubleshooting and mechanical skills
  • Restaurant management
  • Intermediate leadership
  • Customer service excellence
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Hospitality management
  • Pricing strategies
  • Material handling knowledge
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Maintenance management familiarity
  • Safety, health, and environmental standards
  • Wine service
  • Staff training
  • Event coordination

Timeline

Lead Server/Trainer

801 Chophouse
06.2024 - Current

Sommelier/Lead Server

Clarity Restaurant
10.2022 - 08.2024

Bartender

The Park at 14th
03.2022 - 10.2022

Lead Bartender

JINYA Ramen Bar
05.2019 - 03.2022

Black Sea State University

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