VIMALSINGH BHOLAH
Sommelier
Petit Raffray,PL
Summary
I am very enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Motivated Sommelier with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Le Capitaine Restaurant
Grand Bay
2004.06 - 2004.10
Head Waiter
Calodyne Sur Mer Hotel
Calodyne
2002.10 - 2004.05
4 / 5
Calodyne Sur Mer Hotel: waiter and head waiter (coastal hotel with 60 rooms, with one main restaurant, conference room with many banquet and catering services. Dinner with mostly menu, table d’hôte and special a la carte menu)
Waiter/Head Waiter
Le Méridien Hotel
Pointe Aux Piments
2001.12 - 2002.03
Waiter in Gastronomy Seafood Restaurant dealing with a la carte menu. It is among the finest restaurant of the island specializing in seafood.
Cashier & Wine Cellar Attendant
Paradise Cove Hotel
Cap Malheureux
2004.11 - 2007.10
Former member of Le Meridien, Chateau & Relais and member of small luxury hotels of the world. Three restaurants, one mainly for lunch and dinner a la carte.Cosmopolitan cuisine with menu, table d’hôte, a la carte and buffet service. Was the head waiter in Cocoteraie Gastronomy restaurant.
Restaurant Waiter
Princess Cruise Line
2007.03 - 2008.01
Restaurant Supervisor
20 Degrees South Hotel
2008.03 - 2009.10
Assistant Waiter
Pullmantur Cruise Lines
2009.11 - 2010.07
Restaurant Waiter
Ibero Cruise Lines
2011.04 - 2011.12
Restaurant Outlet Manager
Maritim Hotel
Balaclava
2012.03 - 2013.02
Chef De Rang
Compagnie Du Ponant Yachting
2013.05 - 2013.10
Chef De Rang
La Table Du Château
Labourdonnais
2013.01 - 2014.12
Junior Waiter
Princess Cruise Lines
2015.01 - 2015.08
Waiter & Sommelier
Celebrity Cruise Lines
2015.01 - 2023.08
Education
School Certificate -
Ramsoondur Prayag State Secondary School
Rivière Du Rempart 1995.01 - 2001.11
Certification In Wine Level 2 -
WSET
London Uk 2020.03 - 2021.08
Skills
Menu memorization
Beverage preparation
Food & Wine pairing
High-volume dining
Tableside Service
Upselling techniques
Wine knowledge
Point of sale operation
Stocking and replenishing
Performance improvement
Additional Information
Driving license
I speak Creole, French, English and Spanish.
Am ready to work odd hours If needed
Timeline
Certification In Wine Level 2 -
WSET
2020.03 - 2021.08
Junior Waiter
Princess Cruise Lines
2015.01 - 2015.08
Waiter & Sommelier
Celebrity Cruise Lines
2015.01 - 2023.08
Chef De Rang
Compagnie Du Ponant Yachting
2013.05 - 2013.10
Chef De Rang
La Table Du Château
2013.01 - 2014.12
Restaurant Outlet Manager
Maritim Hotel
2012.03 - 2013.02
Restaurant Waiter
Ibero Cruise Lines
2011.04 - 2011.12
Assistant Waiter
Pullmantur Cruise Lines
2009.11 - 2010.07
Restaurant Supervisor
20 Degrees South Hotel
2008.03 - 2009.10
Restaurant Waiter
Princess Cruise Line
2007.03 - 2008.01
Cashier & Wine Cellar Attendant
Paradise Cove Hotel
2004.11 - 2007.10
Restaurant Waiter
Le Capitaine Restaurant
2004.06 - 2004.10
Head Waiter
Calodyne Sur Mer Hotel
2002.10 - 2004.05
Waiter/Head Waiter
Le Méridien Hotel
2001.12 - 2002.03
School Certificate -
Ramsoondur Prayag State Secondary School
1995.01 - 2001.11