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OVIDIU HELJU

OVIDIU HELJU

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

With a great international Hospitality experience , over 5 years with The Ritz Carlton Hotels , as well part of two 5 star Forbes venues, amazing food and beverage knowledge ,and guest experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

The Boca Raton Hotel
Boca Raton, Florida
11.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to exceptional guest experiences at Flamingo Grill, a top F&B outlet.
  • Assisted guests with menu selections and food pairings.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a luxury dining environment.
  • Achieved highest quarterly sales among all hotel F&B outlets.

Server

Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham, MA
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Ensured timely meal delivery through collaboration with kitchen staff.
  • Accurately processed guest orders using point-of-sale systems.
  • Assisted guests in selecting menu items and food pairings.

Server

The Boca Raton Hotel
Boca Raton, Florida
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Created unique culinary experiences at Flybridge through seven-course menu and personalized table-side cocktails.
  • Monitored all service steps to ensure exceptional dining experiences.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to refine menu offerings and presentation standards.

Server

Wequassett Resort
Harwich, Massachusetts
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Contributed to five-star service at Forbes-rated restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
  • Demonstrated extensive product knowledge to enhance dining satisfaction.
  • Serving a complex menu ,

combination of 8 courses and a la carte menu .

Captain

John's Island Golf Club
Vero Beach, Florida
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Supervised dining room operations to maintain service quality and guest satisfaction standards.
    Explained restaurant menu items during staff line-ups to enhance customer knowledge.
    Assigned side jobs to dining room staff, optimizing workflow and efficiency.
    Generated reports at shift end for food and beverage outlets.

Restaurant Supervisor

Owston Hall Hotel
Owston , Yorkshire /UK
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Executed opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
  • Supported operations during peak hours and private events, including weddings.
  • Conducted training for new employees to enhance team performance.

Restaurant Server

American Golf Club
Naples, Florida
09.2007 - 05.2008
  • Dining room services ensuring efficient handling of events.
    Took food and drink orders tailored to specific member preferences to improve service quality.

Restaurant Server

The Royal Caribbean Cruise
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Excelled in dynamic environment with multiple events and operations.
    Delivered exceptional service during high-volume periods to meet customer needs.

Management Trainee

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Half Moon Bay, California
10.2002 - 12.2003
  • Served at second Ritz Carlton property, shaping comprehensive hospitality knowledge and vision regarding high-class standards.

Restaurant Server

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Dubai, Unite Arab Emirates
09.1998 - 12.2002
  • Contributed to opening team at Ritz Carlton Dubai, ensuring top-tier hospitality standards.
    Achieved No. 1 ranking in guest satisfaction survey during tenure in 2001.
    Cultivated attention to detail and extensive product knowledge in service delivery.
    Anticipated guest needs effectively, enhancing overall experience over four years.

Education

Management Trainee -

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Half Moon Bay, CA
12-2003

High School Diploma -

George Baritiu
Cluj Napoca
06-1992

Skills

  • Menu knowledge
  • Point-of-sale operation
  • Service quality monitoring
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Event execution
  • Food and beverage pairing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Chatham Bars Inn
05.2024 - 11.2024

Server

The Boca Raton Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Server

The Boca Raton Hotel
10.2022 - 12.2023

Server

Wequassett Resort
05.2022 - 11.2022

Captain

John's Island Golf Club
10.2019 - 05.2022

Restaurant Supervisor

Owston Hall Hotel
09.2016 - 12.2018

Restaurant Server

American Golf Club
09.2007 - 05.2008

Restaurant Server

The Royal Caribbean Cruise
01.2005 - 12.2006

Management Trainee

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
10.2002 - 12.2003

Restaurant Server

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
09.1998 - 12.2002

Management Trainee -

The Ritz Carlton Hotel

High School Diploma -

George Baritiu