Riccardo Meconi-Ljungdahl

Experience

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  Circolo Coda di Gallo

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Mixologist
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  Café Fabrique

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Bar Manager
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  Settembrini s.r.l.

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Bar Manager
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  Magick Bar

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Head Bartender
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  The Doping Club

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Bartender

  In charge of homemade and fermentations

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  Al Cortile

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Uomo di Sala

  assistant restaurant manager

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  The Botanical Club

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Floor Manager

  Floor manager & raw wine program manager

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  28 posti

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Sommelier & waiter

  A brief period - unfortunately ended due to personal problems - in one of the most interesting kitchens in Milan, that of Procidan Marco Ambrosino. Fish cuisine mainly, with inspiration from the new northern cuisine.

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  Champagne Socialist

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Wine Hacker

  There's so much to tell, the eight months I spent at Socialist were the most I've ever grown in the world of wine, I started dealing with suppliers, I managed staff, I was in charge of presenting budgets and projections, as well as events... I met hundreds of winemakers and suppliers and the relationships continue to this day.

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  Ognostro winery Marco Tinessa's

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Cellar Guy

  I was an apprentice winemaker throughout the fermentation period in Ognostro's first year in his Milan cellar.

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  Mater bistrot

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2019

  Divergent Sommelier

  A very stimulating experience, participating in the start-up of a small bistro with 20 covers, cocktail menu, selection of natural wines and informal but attentive service.

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  Sciccherie Solo Cose Buone

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Wine Specialist

  Entrepreneurial venture in my home town, which ended peacefully due to a difference of opinion with the other partners. The restaurant is still going strong.

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  Freelance

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Freelance editor

  I carried out, independently, a selection of one hundred natural wine labels, scouting out the winemakers and drawing up the technical specifications in terms of SEO, for the most important Italian e-commerce.

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  Cascina degli Ulivi - Stefano Bellotti

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2020

  Vendemmia e cellar guy

  One of the most comprehensive countryside and cellar experiences ever, a young team and a huge responsibility on their shoulders. Co-operating and co-ordinating a large group of volunteers and bringing home such a result, achieving some of the winery's own records, was one of the most formative experiences of my life.

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  Iluka restaurant

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Sommelier

  Unfortunately, the pandemic has made my work at Iluka a bit intermittent, in phases. In consecutive months I was responsible for wine selection and non-alcoholic pairing. We managed the floor in two and achieved excellent results, with one of the excellent reviews and mentions being in POLITIKEN praising our wine pairing.

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  BÆST

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Head Sommelier

  Worked at a very fast pace and sold a higher amount of Wine menu for guest.Took care of our orders, budget and wine cellar.Relationship with our suppliers, negotiating better conditions.Trained our staff on wine basics and wine service.Wrote notes and kept updated our Wordpress with catching and engaging wine descriptions.Took care of the organization of the cellar and stock-taking.Updated our wine pairing menu according to our menu changes together with the Chef.

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  Coco Hotel

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2023

  Wine Bar Manager

  As the main responsible for this Start-up, I designed the wine bar's food offer and wine selection.I selected all the suppliers, both food and wine related.Provided all the supplies, tools and materials needed to the staff.I implemented a procedure for serving food in a space designed for something other than that in the first place.I trained the staff with wine lessons and floor management practices. Delivering a standard of hosting adequate to our **** boutique Hotel.I managed a stock of 1M dkk worth and monitored several KPI and service standards.I managed the Wine bar's SoMe, adding value to the brand and monitoring engagement planning and creating 2 posts a week and several stories.I edited our menu using Adobe Indesign and/or Illustrator.I planned different kinds of Events, from the booking of a different vinyl collector/dj every week to tasting with winemakers or distribution (b2b) and special dinners. Show less

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  Meyers

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Wine Manager

  As a Wine Specialist for Meyers, I played a pivotal role in shaping the wine identity for Brasserie Post. My tenure involved managing a myriad of responsibilities.- Successfully managed relationships with over 100 wine suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring a steady supply of high-quality wines.- Maintained a keen understanding of customer preferences and market trends, consistently updating the wine selection to align with evolving tastes and preferences.- Proactively scouted and introduced wines from new and undiscovered wineries not previously imported in Denmark.- Established strategic partnerships with local importers, streamlining the procurement process and ensuring a diverse and unique wine portfolio for our restaurants.- Played a key role in the budget forecasting process, meticulously managing the wine budget to optimize cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.- Implemented cost control measures, identifying opportunities for savings and maintaining financial efficiency within the wine program. Show less

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  Dragsholm Slot - Relais & Châteaux

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sommelier