Vadim S.
Surry Hills,Australia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Pochta bar
Tbilisi, Georgia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Served guests with drink orders, enhancing their overall experience at the bar and room service area.
- Prepared mixed drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes.
- Operated POS system for accurate drink orders and efficient payment processing.
- Maintained clean bar stations and glassware, ensuring high standards of hygiene and guest satisfaction.
- Restocked liquor, mixers, garnishes, and bar supplies during service.
- Performed closing tasks at the end of each shift to ensure bar readiness for the next day, including restocking items.
Venue manager
Big White cafe
Saint Petersburg, Russia
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed cleaning, maintenance and repair of venue grounds, equipment and facilities.
- Trained staff on café procedures, service expectations, and venue policies.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored stock levels, ordered supplies, and maintained smooth venue inventory flow.
- Resolved customer issues or complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive customer relations.
- Conducted periodic inspections of premises to identify potential problems or areas needing improvement.
- Assisted in hiring new personnel to meet staffing demands.
Venue manager
Stakanvina wine bistro'
Saint Petersburg, Russia
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed daily operations of a newly opened restaurant, ensuring smooth functioning and guest satisfaction.
- Enforced safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards throughout venue spaces.
- Recorded all bookings, tracked payments received, and documented services provided during events for accurate financial reporting.
- Communicating with guests regarding events and/or catering.
- Working in a team with the Head Chef and Head Bartender to achieve set KPIs.
- Hiring, training and supervising service staff.
- Control product inventory and ordered supplies.
- Working with the cash register, daily reporting.
Bar attendant
Letter D Bar and Rooms'
Saint Petersburg
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared cocktails, beers, and spirits to meet bar standards, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional service while taking food and drink orders.
- Bar operations preparing drinks & cocktails.
- Managed customer reservations efficiently.
- Processed cash transactions accurately.
- Conducted inventory assessments to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Assistance for room guests with current questions and issues.
Venue supervisor
Hochu V Sibir' bar
Saint Petersburg
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored event preparation and participation, and helped with execution.
- Coordinated assignment of duties among team members to optimize workflow.
- Supported staff hiring and onboarding, plus further training.
- Managed compliance requirements from regulatory bodies and liaised with authorities to ensure adherence.
- Worked with suppliers on contract signing, product ordering, delivery receipt, and goods checks.
- Compiled and organized daily reports to monitor progress and inform team performance.
- Carried out inventories and reviewed results afterward.
- Monitored cash handling procedures.
Sommelier.
Do Wine' wine bar
Saint Petersburg, Russia
05.2016 - 11.2020
- Created and organized comprehensive wine list featuring diverse selections.
- Recommended pairings for food and wine service.
- Addressed guest inquiries with expert wine knowledge to enhance dining experience.
- Maintained proper glassware, decanting, and service presentation.
- Conducted staff training sessions on proper wine service procedures.
- Ran weekly internal tastings to choose new wines and train staff on product knowledge.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer preferences, informing wine selection.
- Managed daily operations of bar and wine programs, ensuring quality while optimizing resource use.
- Supported stock control and ordering of goods.
- Assisted with market research and contract negotiations with suppliers.
FOH supervisor
Khachapuri & Vino'
Saint Petersburg, Russia
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Directed front of house operations to deliver positive guest experiences through friendly service and attention to guest needs.
- Collaborated with team to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally to ensure positive experiences.
- Monitored POS transactions and closing cash procedures.
- Communicated kitchen updates and special requests to staff.
- Trained new employees on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Coached and developed team members to support employee growth and development.
- Fostered respectful employee relationships to enhance satisfaction in a high-turnover environment.
All rounder, bar attendant
LavkaLavka' gastronomic salon
Saint Petersburg, Russia
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed table service, special requests, and timely order delivery.
- Greeted guests and presented menu recommendations in busy restaurant service.
- Verified orders, allergies, and special instructions before serving meals.
- Maintained clean tables, stocked service stations, and organized dining areas.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
All rounder
LavkaLavka kiosk @ New Holland Island
Saint Petersburg
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Serving customers, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Prepare and serve a variety of coffee, tea and other beverages to guests.
- Assisting with food preparation, including preparing sandwiches, salads and other cafe food.
- Supported chefs in food preparation and plating to enhance efficiency in kitchen operations.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Sanitized dishes using employer-recommended procedures to uphold hygiene standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, floors, and food-contact surfaces during service to ensure safe food handling.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Executed additional tasks to maintain kiosk operations.
Waiter
Philibert' restaurant
Saint Petersburg
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Took orders and delivered food and beverages promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Served meals and beverages with proper table service
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Monitored guest satisfaction and addressed dining concerns to enhance overall experience.
- Delivered food from kitchen and accommodated additional requests to improve guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated order timing with kitchen staff
- Processed payments using restaurant point-of-sale system
- Maintained a clean and tidy dining area and assisted with cleaning tasks.
- Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors and other surfaces regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Saint-Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg01-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Insurance And Risk Management
University College OmSU
Omsk, RussiaSkills
- Attention to detail
- Health codes compliance
- Food service
- Hospitality service expertise
- Alcohol service compliance
- Inventory
- Team collaboration
- Food running
Certification
- Food Handler Supervisor NSW
- Responsible Service of Alcohol NSW
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- National Police Check
- Professional Sommelier Course - WineJet School, Saint-Petersburg. RU
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Australia
- Residence: Australia, NSW
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
German
Limited
Georgian
Elementary
Timeline
Bartender
Pochta bar
01.2024 - 11.2024
Venue manager
Big White cafe
08.2022 - 09.2023
Venue manager
Stakanvina wine bistro'
11.2021 - 04.2022
Bar attendant
Letter D Bar and Rooms'
05.2021 - 11.2021
Venue supervisor
Hochu V Sibir' bar
01.2021 - 05.2021
Sommelier.
Do Wine' wine bar
05.2016 - 11.2020
FOH supervisor
Khachapuri & Vino'
08.2014 - 05.2016
All rounder, bar attendant
LavkaLavka' gastronomic salon
02.2013 - 04.2014
All rounder
LavkaLavka kiosk @ New Holland Island
11.2012 - 04.2013
Waiter
Philibert' restaurant
12.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Saint-Petersburg State University
Some College (No Degree) - Insurance And Risk Management
University College OmSU