Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Sai Cheong Kok

Sommelier

Auckland,Auckland

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

15

15

years of professional experience

2

2

years of post-secondary education

4

4

Certifications

4

4

Languages

Work History

Bartender

Savor Goup Limited

Auckland, CBD

2023.01 - Current

Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Vineyard Hand

Tantalus Estate Winery

Onetangi, Waiheke Island

11.2022 - Current

Helped maximize production by controlling growth and direction of plant growth with sound canopy management practices.
Planned new vines of target varieties with adequate spacing and drainage for long-term production.
Cut grape vines down to single canes to promote growth of new shoots.
Removed weak and diseased shoots from vines to improve space and resource availability for healthy shoots to grow.

Sommelier

Cyperport

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

11.2021 - 08.2022

Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Coordinated wine selection and restocking for cellar with over 80 different bottles.
Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
Serving drinks such as coffee, cocktail and diffferent kinds of tea

Bartender

Outback Steakhouse

05.2020 - 04.2021

Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Production Maker

Ice Cream

Hong Kong

02.2018 - 04.2020

Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.

Waitng Staff

Kirin Restaurant, Bar

London Bridge, London

10.2015 - 05.2016

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Captain Waiter

Yummy Delight Limited

09.2008 - 05.2014

Exhibited expert knowledge of alcoholic beverage service standards, laws and regulations.
Trained and managed dining room staff with diverse service backgrounds.
Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sun Hoi Director's College, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

09.2000 - 08.2005

No Degree -

IVE(Tuen Mun), Mobile And Internet Games Development, Tuen Mun,Hong Kong

04.2001 -

Skills

2 years ice cream factory making experience(including gelato ,commercial ice cream ,hand made ice cream as well)undefined

Certification

International Bartender Assoication

Timeline

ASI Sommelier Cert 1

01-2023

Bartender - Savor Goup Limited

2023.01 - Current

Vineyard Hand - Tantalus Estate Winery

11.2022 - Current

Bordeaux Wine School

07-2022

Sommelier - Cyperport

11.2021 - 08.2022

WSET Lv2 Certificate

04-2021

International Bartender Assoication

02-2021

Bartender - Outback Steakhouse

05.2020 - 04.2021

Production Maker - Ice Cream

02.2018 - 04.2020

Waitng Staff - Kirin Restaurant, Bar

10.2015 - 05.2016

Captain Waiter - Yummy Delight Limited

09.2008 - 05.2014

IVE(Tuen Mun), Mobile And Internet Games Development - No Degree,

04.2001 -

Sun Hoi Director's College - High School Diploma,

09.2000 - 08.2005