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Oliver Avramovski

Oliver Avramovski

Budapest

Summary

To find a suitable position within a company where I could best utilize my experience and my exceptional Customer Service skills.

I am an experienced Sommelier/Bar Server/Barista with over 20 years of customer service in the Hospitality Industry with extensive knowledge and passionate about wines, spirits and cocktails and coffees. I am an outgoing, attentive person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am able to work without supervision independently as well as a member of team. I am a quick learner person with attention to details, responsible and reliable with strong organizational skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chef de rang

Four Seasons Hotel
Budapest, Hungary
11.2019 - 07.2024
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
  • Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximize restaurant capacity.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimizing customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of menu items for informed recommendations to guests.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
  • Collaborated closely with sommelier to pair wines perfectly with meals for a superior dining experience.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
  • Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.

Academia Italia

Mangia&Bevi
Budapest, Hungary
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Trained new team members, enhanced service quality.
  • Managed daily operations for smooth restaurant functioning.
  • Led by example in providing customers with attentive, professional restaurant service.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff; communicated updates and received feedback.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
  • Increased table turnover rate with efficient floor management.

Bar supervisor

Hilton Hotels
Budapest, Hungary
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Supervised team members to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Ensured a safe environment by strictly adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
  • Monitored bar equipment maintenance to avoid operational disruptions during service hours.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
  • Scheduled shifts for staff members for efficient operation of the bar.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.

Chef de rang

Four Seasons Hotel
Budapest, Hungary
03.2015 - 10.2017
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
  • Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of menu items for informed recommendations to guests.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
  • Collaborated closely with sommelier to pair wines perfectly with meals for a superior dining experience.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
  • Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.

Bartender, Waiter

Kathy Heath Events
Brisbane
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: Brisbane, Australia
  • Set up for events
  • Food and beverages service on events (wedding, private birthday, business dinner)
  • Brisbane, Australia

Bartender, Sommelier

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
Brisbane
02.2013 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: Brisbane, Australia
  • Preparing and serving beverages
  • Oversaw daily beverage service operations
  • Recommending wine
  • Running Wine tasting
  • Managing the inventory of all wines
  • Brisbane, Australia

Sommelier, Team Leader

Cunard Line
08.2007 - 06.2012
  • Company Overview: Queen Mary 2
  • Providing White Star service
  • Food and wine pairing
  • Running Wine tasting
  • Queen Mary 2

Barserver, Sommelier

Celebrity Cruises
07.2004 - 03.2007
  • Mixing and serving beverages
  • Running Martini mixologies

Front Office Manager

Hotel Imperial
Skopje
01.2000 - 09.2002
  • Company Overview: Skopje, Macedonia
  • Assisting the day-to-day operations
  • Handling all guest relation issues
  • Skopje, Macedonia

Education

Sommelier Advanced Level 3 -

WSET
01.2014 - 02.2025

Sommelier Intermediate Level 2 - History of wine, Wine regions, Blind wine tasting, Spirits

WSET

Sommelier - History of wine, Viticulture, Vinification

USSA

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Time-management
  • Customer Service
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Positive and approachable
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Team collaboration
  • Clear communication
  • Food safety awareness
  • Self-motivation
  • Food preparation
  • Order taking
  • Table service
  • Patience under pressure
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Professionalism

Custom

  • Experienced Sommelier/Bar Server with over 10 years of customer service in the Hospitality Industry
  • Extensive knowledge and passion about wines, spirits and cocktails
  • Outgoing, attentive person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work without supervision independently as well as a member of a team
  • Quick learner with attention to details, responsible and reliable with strong organizational skills

Personal Information

Nationality: Macedonian

Languages

English
Fluent
Hungarian
Beginner
Macedonian
Native
Serbian
Fluent

Timeline

Chef de rang

Four Seasons Hotel
11.2019 - 07.2024

Academia Italia

Mangia&Bevi
10.2018 - 06.2019

Bar supervisor

Hilton Hotels
08.2018 - 11.2018

Chef de rang

Four Seasons Hotel
03.2015 - 10.2017

Sommelier Advanced Level 3 -

WSET
01.2014 - 02.2025

Bartender, Waiter

Kathy Heath Events
05.2013 - 07.2014

Bartender, Sommelier

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
02.2013 - 07.2014

Sommelier, Team Leader

Cunard Line
08.2007 - 06.2012

Barserver, Sommelier

Celebrity Cruises
07.2004 - 03.2007

Front Office Manager

Hotel Imperial
01.2000 - 09.2002

Sommelier Intermediate Level 2 - History of wine, Wine regions, Blind wine tasting, Spirits

WSET

Sommelier - History of wine, Viticulture, Vinification

USSA
Oliver Avramovski