Leonardo De Bellis
Beverage And Service
Summary
Fine Dining Waiter and Mixologist skilled in creating signature cocktails and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Bar Manager
Graham's Kitchen
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-level table service, ensuring exceptional guest experience in a fine dining setting
- Delivered flawless fine dining service with attention to detail
- Managed bar operations, stock, and regulatory compliance
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high service standards
- Created signature cocktails introducing guests to unique ingredients pairing
- Recommended wines and pairings to elevate guest experience
- Resolved guest issues quickly to ensure customer satisfaction
Hotel F&B Supervisor
Hotel Indigo The Hague
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, health codes, license requirements, and top service standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations.
- Hired, trained and mentored staff to meet and exceed high quality standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to guarantee timely delivery of food and beverage supplies.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Created new drinks recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
Restaurant Bar Manager
Impero Romano
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Responsibilities managed opening/closing of fine dining restaurant-bar.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juices and desserts preparations to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance.
Restaurant Waiter
Cheyne Walk Brasserie
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of french wines, cheeses and as well as appropriate entree pairings.
- Opener tables and reservation's software familiarity.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
Bartender
Duke of Cambridge
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for over 300 customers daily.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers.
Waiter
Zia Teresa
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
- Prepared specialty desserts for customers including Grand Desserts.
Education
Certificate - Diploma
SVH Sociale Hygiëne-Social Security
04.2001 -
Food Safety Level 2 - Health Safety Level 2
British Institute of Inkeeping Awarding Body CPL
PlanetONE Bartending School
Timeline
Bar Manager
Graham's Kitchen
10.2023 - Current
Hotel F&B Supervisor
Hotel Indigo The Hague
03.2022 - 09.2023
Restaurant Bar Manager
Impero Romano
04.2016 - 03.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Cheyne Walk Brasserie
02.2015 - 02.2016
Bartender
Duke of Cambridge
07.2014 - 02.2015
Waiter
Zia Teresa
03.2010 - 04.2013
Certificate - Diploma
SVH Sociale Hygiëne-Social Security
04.2001 -
Food Safety Level 2 - Health Safety Level 2
British Institute of Inkeeping Awarding Body CPL
PlanetONE Bartending School