Sofia Grotto

Sofia Grotto

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commis Sommelier

  • Education

    • Liceo Linguistico G. Zanella

      2009 - 2014
      High School Diploma Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 84/100
    • Campus CIELS

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree Language Interpretation and Translation 106/110
    • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

      2020 - 2021
      Other Wine Steward/Sommelier

      International Qualification in Wine, Spirits and Sakè - Level 1 and 2 Award in Wines

    • Frank Thomas Institute

      2022 - 2023
      Diploma of Education Wine Steward/Sommelier
    • Providence University

      2016 - 2017
      English literature, Chinese language

      ERASMUS Project (exchange semester during University)

  • Experience

    • My Tour in Italy

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      Tour Leader Trainee

      - Deeper knowledge of the tourism field connected to travel agencies and tour operators- Simultaneous translations- Flexibility when dealing with a big group of people- Teamwork

    • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Guest Services Manager

      - Greet and welcome guests, ensure their satisfaction- Cross Training between Front Desk and Concierge- Cross Training with the F&B department and the team at the Sheraton Executive Lounge- Knowledge of Marriott International brand and upholding a 5* standard- Knowledge and use of Opera Software and Office Suite- Prepare welcome letters for VIPs and the crew of Ethiopian Airlines and assistance of their needs

    • Campanile

      Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
      Front Desk Receptionist

      - Deal with reservations, special requests, problems and complaints,- Prepare invoices and take payments- Build customer loyalty- Use of the PMS Opera et Microsoft Office- Be in charge of the hotel's social media activities- Prepare breakfasts and clean up, guarantee the daily traceability of products, check the monthly stock-tacking

    • Dayuse.com

      Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
      Customer Success Manager

      - Liaison between guests and hotel partners of several markets: Italy, France, Spain, Brazil, UK, US- Coordination of reservation logistics and problem solving- Process customer reviews, complaints and claims via several online tools- Invoice follow-up, identify payments received- Translation of newsletters and FAQs in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese

    • Fragonard Parfumeur

      Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
      Tour Guide & Saleswoman

      - Guided visit of the Parfum museum in 4 languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese)- Introduction, advice and sell of the parfums and other profucts- Daily cleaning of the shop- Team work and work under pressure

    • LQV Group

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
      Wine Bar Assistant

      - Understand customers' tastes and requests and guide them through the wine list- Preparation and service of food platters and wine- Food logistics and traceability- Stock Management and inventory- Teamwork

    • Restaurant Le Clos Bernard Méribel

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      Commis Sommelier

      - Ensure a professional service- Knowledge of the wine list in order to assist guests and help them with recommendations and food pairings- Update the wine list in coordination with the Head Sommelier- Manage the wine cellar- Daily restaurant operations- Teamwork

    • El Questro Homestead

      Jan 2024 - now
      Food And Beverage Attendant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET Level 2 - Award in Wines

      Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Mar 2021
    • Spanish Language - DELE Level C1

      Instituto Cervantes
      Nov 2013
    • Portuguese Language - Level B2

      Instituto da Língua Portuguesa
    • English Language - Level C1

      Cambridge Assessment International Education