Luis Madriz
New York,NY
Summary
CMS level 2 student, Passionate about the world of wines, without much experience but willing to learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Principe Soho
Manhattan, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Server/Assistant Sommelier
Charlie Bird
Manhattan, NY
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Made wine recommendations with knowledge and confidence of correct wine and food pairings.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of international wines, characters and vintage merits along with detailed knowledge of house wines.
- Presented guests with wine lists, upselling higher-end bottles by proposing several options in various price ranges.
- Memorized menu choices and major ingredients in food, predominate flavors and textures to answer guest questions and recommend wine choices.
Drink Runner
Dante NYC
Manhattan, NY
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Server Assistant
Babbo
New York, NY
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted servers with monitoring tables for customer satisfaction, quality and additional service.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assessed dining areas for broken glass, leaks and other safety issues and reported incidents to on-duty supervisor.
Education
Associate of Arts - Economics
Westchester Comm
06.2021
BBA - Finance Minor in Translation
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NYLevel 1
Master of Court Sommelier
USASkills
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Wine pairings
- High-volume dining
- Guest service
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
- Wiston Juliac Bartender Le Pavillion (551)247-2699
- Amanda Morrisey Manager Charlie Bird (718)219-4237
- Eric Schell Head Sommelier Charlie bird (631)9039128
- Kalada Nemieboka General Manager Principe Soho (410)262-3510
Timeline
Server
Principe Soho
02.2023 - Current
Server/Assistant Sommelier
Charlie Bird
02.2021 - 02.2023
Drink Runner
Dante NYC
04.2019 - 10.2020
Server Assistant
Babbo
01.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Economics
Westchester Comm
BBA - Finance Minor in Translation
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Level 1
Master of Court Sommelier