Hi, I’m
CUBA NDLOVU
Sommelier
Johannesburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
1
Language
Work History
Marble RestaurantJohannesburg
Assistant Sommelier
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managing cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Ordering and receiving stock from the suppliers
- Overseeing successful wine and beverage service
- Answering customers' questions and recommend wines
- Recordings daily sale s , stock taking and running day ends
The H at HoughtonJohannesburg
Sommelier
07.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Mantained and looked the the cleanlines of the cellar
- Coordinated wine selection and restocking for cellar with over one thousand bottles.
- Promoted special wine menu for holidays to complement chef's dinner specialties.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
Saint RestaurantJohannesburg
Assistant Sommelier
09.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Served wines and cold beverages and offered refills.
- Moved and set up seating, prepared extra glassware prior to arrival of large groups.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about wines, making recommendations upon request.
- Did stock taking at the end of the shift
Red Apple SolutionsJohannesburg
Wine Promoter
08.2013 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Working with customers to understand wine styles and and tasting notes
- Promoting of different wines from different wine farms at liquor stores, supermarkets and wine events
- Assisted wine distributors during wine events
Karoo Cattle & LandJohannesburg
Waiter
05.2010 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Santorini RestaurantSun City
Waiter
12.2004 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Fishmonger RestaurantJohannesburg
Waiter
03.1999 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Education
Phakamani High SchoolPlumtree, Zimbabwe
GCSE (Ordinary level)
Cape Wine AcademyJohannesburg, South Africa
Certificate Wine Course, Wines Of The World from Wines
09.2012 - 03.2013
WSETLondon, United Kingdom
Level 2 Award in Wines
11.2022 - 11.2022
Skills
Hospitality service expertise
Wine service
Dining area maintenance
Food and beverage pairings
High-volume dining
Cash handling
Stocking and replenishing
Point of sale operation
Wine Tasting Events
Accomplishments
- Date of birth: 07 April 1979
- Sex: Male
- Contacts: +27710309761 email: cubandlovu@gmail.com
- Passport number: GN029639
Certification
Level 2 Award in Wines
Timeline
WSET
Level 2 Award in Wines
11.2022 - 11.2022
Level 2 Award in Wines
11-2022
Assistant Sommelier
Marble Restaurant
11.2021 - Current
Sommelier
The H at Houghton
07.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant Sommelier
Saint Restaurant
09.2018 - 06.2019
Wine Promoter
Red Apple Solutions
08.2013 - 08.2018
Wines of The World
03-2013
Ceretificate Wine Course
12-2012
Cape Wine Academy
Certificate Wine Course, Wines Of The World from Wines
09.2012 - 03.2013
South African Wine Course
09-2012
Waiter
Karoo Cattle & Land
05.2010 - 12.2015
Waiter
Santorini Restaurant
12.2004 - 05.2015
Waiter
Fishmonger Restaurant
03.1999 - 05.2004
Phakamani High School
GCSE (Ordinary level)
01.1996