Alessio Ragusini
London
Summary
Motivated Sommelier with more than 10 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Great knowledge of the current wine market and trend, with a proved experience in the world of bar and non-alcoholic beverage.
Listed in the top 100 UK Sommelier list of 2025.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Head sommelier
Humo *
London, Uk
12.2024 - Current
- Optimised cellar conditions to ensure preservation of wine quality.
- Increased revenue by 20% through strategic upselling of premium wines and spirits.
- Developed engaging wine tasting events to attract new clients and retain existing patrons.
- Established supplier relationships for procurement of high-quality wines at competitive prices.
- Organised regular staff tastings to enhance product knowledge and recommendation skills.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to create acclaimed food and wine pairings.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of international wines, providing tailored advice to clientele.
- Created comprehensive training programme on wine types and characteristics for staff members.
Assistant Head Sommelier
La Dame de Pic** at Four Seasons Hotel
London, Uk
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Increased revenue through effective product recommendations and upselling.
- Trained staff to adhere to service standards consistently.
- Organised weekly lectures on wine and cocktail knowledge.
- Developed bar list and expanded wine menu with new producers.
- Gained recognition from food writers for innovative beverage pairings.
Sommelier
D&D London
London
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided guidance to several waiting staff to increase their wine knowledge and deliver the highest level of customer service.
- Employed knowledge and research to develop wine lists that continuously exceeded customer expectations.
- Make sure that the cellar was kept tidy and organise at all time
- In charge of monthly the stocktake
Junior Sommelier
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal** at The Mandarin Oriental
London
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided exceptional customer dining experience, pairing wine effectively to match menu selections and budgetary concerns.
- Accurately took orders, making menu recommendations as appropriate.
- Checked frequently on guest needs and retrieved items, filled beverages, or answered questions.
- Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
Education
level 3 Sommelier - Wine & Enology
AIS Italian Sommelier Association
Milano 03.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Sommelier - Sommellerie
Court Of Master Sommelier
London 06.2021 - 06.2021
Sommellerie
Court of Master Sommelier Advance
London 06.2023 -
Skills
- Training and development
- Wine list development
- Cost management
- Wine expertise
- Wine and food pairing
- Wine service
- Wine selection knowledge
- Customer service
Languages
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Head sommelier
Humo *
12.2024 - Current
Sommellerie
Court of Master Sommelier Advance
06.2023 -
Assistant Head Sommelier
La Dame de Pic** at Four Seasons Hotel
07.2021 - 12.2024
Certified Sommelier - Sommellerie
Court Of Master Sommelier
06.2021 - 06.2021
Sommelier
D&D London
02.2020 - 06.2021
Junior Sommelier
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal** at The Mandarin Oriental
10.2019 - 02.2020
level 3 Sommelier - Wine & Enology
AIS Italian Sommelier Association
03.2015 - 10.2016