Roberto Teodoro
Sesto Fiorentino
Summary
Accomplished sommelier with certification from the Italian Sommelier Association and extensive
experience in luxury hospitality at Villa Cora Hotel (Leading Hoels of the World), a five-star luxury property in Florence. Proven record of elevating guest experiences through curated wine lists, cellar management, and expert pairings.
Skilled in staff training, vendor negotiations, and creating private and group tastings. Seeking to bring
refined European expertise to Los Angeles luxury hospitality markets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sommelier
Villa Cora Hotel
Florence
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in selecting wines to complement menu offerings.
- Learned proper wine storage techniques and temperature control.
- Engaged with customers to recommend wine pairings and enhance dining experience.
Assistant Sommelier
Villa Cora Hotel
Florence
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in curating wine lists for diverse dining experiences.
- Guided guests in selecting wines to complement their meals.
- Conducted wine tastings to enhance guest knowledge and enjoyment.
Chef de Rang
Dispensa Verace Restaurant
Florence
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed dining room activities and ensured smooth service flow.
- Assisted in training junior staff on service standards and techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to coordinate timely food delivery.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Roadhouse Restaurant
Florence
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted in managing daily restaurant operations and team coordination.
- Trained staff on service standards and food safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders effectively.
Education
Professional Sommelier - Parauniversity Course
Italian Sommelier Association
Florence 10.2021 - 01.2024
I.S.I.M School
CrotoneLanguages
Italian
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Guest relations management
- Self motivation
- Wine service management
- Detail-oriented
- Food preparation and safety
- Workflow coordination
- Wine pairing
- Staff training and development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Wine tasting events
- Active listening
- Vendor negotiations
- Teamwork
- Customer satisfaction
Timeline
Sommelier
Villa Cora Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Sommelier
Villa Cora Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2024
Professional Sommelier - Parauniversity Course
Italian Sommelier Association
10.2021 - 01.2024
Chef de Rang
Dispensa Verace Restaurant
09.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Roadhouse Restaurant
02.2017 - 09.2019
I.S.I.M School