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Troy Wright

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Accomplished Lead Sommelier at The Guest House, leveraging Court of Masters certification and team leadership to enhance wine service and staff training. Boosted customer satisfaction and referrals by 20% through suggestive selling and personalized service. Proven track record in high-volume fine dining environments, consistently curating exceptional guest experiences.

Astute wine professional offering 10+ years of expertise working for top-notch establishments. Highly communicative and well-educated with strong hospitality skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Sommelier

The Guest House
11.2024 - Current
  • Curate and maintain an extensive wine list tailored to a diverse clientele
  • Lead tableside wine service with emphasis on education and experience
  • Train front of house staff on wine pairings and service etiquette
  • Oversee wine inventory and vendor relations to ensure quality and consistency

Server Captain

Ortikia Mediterranean Grill
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Taught staff how to deliver outstanding service to every guest without sacrificing profit objectives.
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.

Server Captain

Villa Azur Restaurant
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Observed servers to provide feedback and coaching in areas requiring improvement.
  • Assigned tasks and shifts to servers to manage organized schedules and provide adequate coverage.

Fine Dining Server

Wolfgang Puck
01.2019 - 08.2023

Used extensive wine knowledge to upsell and improve guest experience

  • Delivered french service throughout the dining experience
  • Won multiple service and sales related competitions
  • Maintained a $150+ PPA through suggestive selling and menu guidance
  • Participated in offsite events and new restaurant opening trainings

Skills

  • Court of Masters Certified Sommelier

  • High-Volume Fine Dining

  • Staff Training and Development

  • Team Leadership

  • Suggestive Selling

  • POS system operation

  • High energy and stamina

Timeline

Lead Sommelier

The Guest House
11.2024 - Current

Server Captain

Ortikia Mediterranean Grill
04.2024 - 11.2024

Server Captain

Villa Azur Restaurant
02.2023 - 06.2024

Fine Dining Server

Wolfgang Puck
01.2019 - 08.2023