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Fabio Jianu

Fabio Jianu

London

Summary

Results-driven hospitality and wine professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Hospitality Management, WSET Level 2 & 3 certifications, and a proven track record across luxury hospitality venues. Brings extensive experience in beverage operations, team leadership, and guest relations, having progressed from senior bartending and management roles into sommelier position. Over the last two years, has developed strong expertise in wine service, cellar management, food and wine pairing, and luxury guest experiences. Experienced in high-pressure environments, bringing adaptability and positive attitude to every task. Proven ability to build strong guest relationships, recommend wines with confidence, and collaborate effectively across front-of-house teams to exceed service expectations. Combines commercial awareness, operational leadership, and a passion for wine to enhance profitability, elevate service standards, and create memorable dining experiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sommelier

Amazonico London
London
2024.07 - Current
  • Enhanced customer experience by recommending suitable wines based on their preferences.
  • Ensured proper storage conditions for all types of wines and spirits in cellar.
  • Facilitated communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen regarding special dietary requirements or allergies that might influence choice of wine.
  • Provided exceptional service to guests by answering queries about wine list.
  • Monitored condition and age of all wines in order to serve them at their peak maturity.
  • Improved sales through effective promotion of premium bottles to patrons.
  • Created inviting atmosphere by setting up tasteful displays promoting specific vintages or regions.
  • Managed cellar inventory, ensuring diverse range of quality wines were available.
  • Selected appropriate glassware for various types of wine served.
  • Educated customers about different characteristics of wines such as origin, vintage and variety.
  • Worked effectively under pressure during busy shifts whilst maintaining high standard of service.
  • Provided exceptional customer dining experience, pairing wine effectively to match menu selections and budgetary concerns.

Bartender

Amazonico London
London
2023.04 - 2024.06
  • Maintained clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
  • Created inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
  • Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.
  • Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.

Head bartender

Buddha-Bar
London, Knightsbridge
2021.09 - 2023.03
  • Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
  • Provided excellent service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
  • Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff members effectively, ensuring top-notch service standards were maintained.
  • Implemented new cocktail recipes by researching current trends in the industry.
  • Assisted in menu planning offering innovative ideas based on popular preferences.
  • Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of drink recipes for improved customer experience.

Bartender

Cottons Rums Shacks & Restaurants
London, Vauxhall
2021.05 - 2021.09
  • Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
  • Readied glasses, garnishes, ice and other bar equipment prior to opening hours ensuring readiness for service.
  • Kept bar fully stocked at all times to meet customer demands efficiently.
  • Managed opening and closing duties including restocking the bar and preparing garnishes for next shift, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.
  • Created visually appealing garnishes for cocktails, enhancing presentation standards.
  • Acquired complete knowledge of drink menus to offer appropriate suggestions and upsells when required.
  • Cultivated relationships with regular customers through friendly interactions whilst serving drinks.
  • Assisted in stock management to ensure availability of all ingredients.

Bar manager

Judges Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
London, Northaw
2020.02 - 2021.05
  • Supported wider restaurant teams in set-up, cleaning and prep work, improving overall establishment efficiency.
  • Achieved consistently high sales averages by constantly upselling guests on premium liquors.
  • Drove sales by devising and promoting unique events, seasonal specials and promotional offers.
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Conducted routine safety checks to adhere to health and safety regulations in premises.
  • Oversaw general maintenance of bar equipment resulting in fewer operational disruptions.
  • Trained new staff on customer service protocols to enhance guest experience.

Bar manager

The Gables
London, United Kingdom
2018.12 - 2020.02
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Improved staff performance through regular feedback sessions and training programmes.
  • Mentored junior staff members fostering a supportive work atmosphere.
  • Developed cocktail menus, resulting in increased beverage sales.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic environment, improving overall ambiance of the bar.

Bartender

Almar Sea Food Bar
Larnaka, Cyprus
2018.04 - 2018.10

Waiter

Monastiri Cretan Taste
Chania, Greece
2017.08 - 2017.12

Bartender Waiter

4 Epoxes
Thessaloniki, Greece
2017.01 - 2017.08

Waiter

Parasol Cocktail Bar
Lesvos , Greece
2016.06 - 2016.09

Waiter

Chic Live
Thessaloniki, Greece
2015.09 - 2016.06

Barista

Ten Pin Bowling
Thessaloniki, Greece
2014.09 - 2015.06

Bartender

The Open House
Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, Greece
2014.05 - 2014.08

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Houze Urban Werehouse Club
Thessaloniki, Greece
2012.11 - 2014.03

*In partenership with the compnies below

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Monroe Entertainment Group
Thessaloniki, Greece
2011.06 - 2014.03

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Cabana Beach Bar
Halkidiki, Paliouri, Greece
2013.06 - 2013.09

Education

BBA - BSc, Business and Hospitality Management

Anglia Ruskin University
London
2021.01 - 2024.12

Level 1 Barista

Barista Trainer Valenio
Thessaloniki
2012.04 - 2012.05

Level 1 Mixologist

Soulshakers Office
Thessaloniki
2012.04 - 2012.06

Diageo Mobile School Training
Thessaloniki
2012.05 - 2012.05

Level 2 Award in Wines

WSET
London
2024.01 - 2024.03

Level 3 Award in Wines

WSET
London
2025.05 - 2025.05

Skills

  • Mixology techniques
  • Professional behaviour
  • Drink pairing expertise
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cocktail menu development
  • Inventory management
  • Food pairing expertise
  • Viticulture knowledge
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Decision-making skills
  • Wine quality assessment
  • Goal-oriented approach

Languages

  • English
  • Greek
  • Romanian

Languages

English
Fluent
Greek
Fluent
Romanian
Fluent

Timeline

Level 3 Award in Wines

WSET
2025.05 - 2025.05

Sommelier

Amazonico London
2024.07 - Current

Level 2 Award in Wines

WSET
2024.01 - 2024.03

Bartender

Amazonico London
2023.04 - 2024.06

Head bartender

Buddha-Bar
2021.09 - 2023.03

Bartender

Cottons Rums Shacks & Restaurants
2021.05 - 2021.09

BBA - BSc, Business and Hospitality Management

Anglia Ruskin University
2021.01 - 2024.12

Bar manager

Judges Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
2020.02 - 2021.05

Bar manager

The Gables
2018.12 - 2020.02

Bartender

Almar Sea Food Bar
2018.04 - 2018.10

Waiter

Monastiri Cretan Taste
2017.08 - 2017.12

Bartender Waiter

4 Epoxes
2017.01 - 2017.08

Waiter

Parasol Cocktail Bar
2016.06 - 2016.09

Waiter

Chic Live
2015.09 - 2016.06

Barista

Ten Pin Bowling
2014.09 - 2015.06

Bartender

The Open House
2014.05 - 2014.08

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Cabana Beach Bar
2013.06 - 2013.09

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Houze Urban Werehouse Club
2012.11 - 2014.03

Diageo Mobile School Training
2012.05 - 2012.05

Level 1 Barista

Barista Trainer Valenio
2012.04 - 2012.05

Level 1 Mixologist

Soulshakers Office
2012.04 - 2012.06

Bar Back, Assistant Waiter

Monroe Entertainment Group
2011.06 - 2014.03
Fabio Jianu