SOMESH PATIL
Birmingham,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in wine and spirits education, holding distinctions in Wines Level 1 and merits in both Wines Level 2 and Spirits Level 1 from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the industry, with a commitment to furthering expertise in wine and spirits. Aspires to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute effectively within the hospitality sector.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Manager
Loki Wines & Bar
Birmingham, UK
- 2025.01
- Wine tasting and sensory evaluation skills.
- Managing, training, and motivating team of servers and sommeliers.
- Knowledge of proper wine service techniques.
- Managing inventory to balance supply with demand while maximizing sales.
- Creating wine tasting events to increase revenue.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with both customers and staff.
- Ensured health and safety compliance, maintaining safe working environment for all staff members.
- Created positive work environment, resulting in higher employee morale.
Duty manager
Medicine Bakery and Bar
Birmingham, West Midlands
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Supervising and motivating staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and handling complaints.
- Overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures
- Monitoring cleanliness and safety standards across all areas
Team Leader -Front Of House
Bar + Block
Birmingham, UK
2023.02 - 2024.03
- Leading, motivating, and supervising front-of-house staff
- Managing customer complaints and resolving issues with professionalism.
- Coordinating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations
- Knowledge of beverage preparation and presentation, including cocktails and wine
- Overseeing opening and closing procedures for restaurant and bar
- Quickly addressing customer issues or complaints to ensure satisfaction
- Ensuring proper storage of stock and maintaining compliance with health regulations
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and alcohol service regulations
Server-F&B Service
Tattu Restaurant and Bar
Birmingham, UK
2022.07 - 2023.02
- Greeting and seating guests with a friendly, welcoming attitude,providing prompt, courteous service to ensure a positive dining experience.
- Understanding of food safety practices and allergens to advise guests effectively.
- Handling multiple tables or orders at once while maintaining attention to detail.
- Working effectively with kitchen, bar, and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
Team Member-Operations
Hampton by Hilton
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, UK
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Delivering exceptional guest service and addressing customer needs promptly and professionally
- Prioritizing responsibilities to ensure timely completion of tasks, especially during peak periods.
- Proactively identifying operational challenges and offering practical solutions
Human Resource Associate
JW Marriott Hotel
Pune
2019.07 - 2020.06
- Enhanced workplace equality through tactical recruitment and training development.
- Organized learning and development initiatives, boosted overall productivity.
- Collaborated with department managers for hiring needs fulfillment.
- Analyzed team performance and productivity data to identify vocational training requirements.
- Liaised with employment agencies for sourcing potential candidates efficiently.
- Awarded Best Associate of Month for February, 2020
INTERN
Hyatt Regency Hotel
PUNE
2015.12 - 2016.04
- Training in ancillary departments
Education
Master of Science - HOSPITALITY WITH TOURISM MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM (UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM)
Birmingham 2021.01 - 2023.01
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE
VISHWAKARMA UNIVERSITY
Pune 2017.01 - 2019.01
DIPLOMA IN LABOUR LAW & LABOUR WELFARE -
P.E.S MODERN LAW COLLEGE
Pune 2018.01 - 2019.01
Bachelor of Science - HOSPITALITY STUDIES
AISSMS CHMCT
Pune 2014.01 - 2017.01
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce
REWACHAND BHOJWANI JR. COLLEGE
Pune 2012.01 - 2014.01
INDIAN CERTIFICATE FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION - High School
THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL
Pune 2000.01 - 2012.01
Skills
- Team building and management
- Compliance
- Hygiene and food safety
- Microsoft office
- Maximizing guest satisfaction & sales revenue
- Allergy trained
- Stock management & control
- Resolving complaints
- Strategic decision making
- Staff rota management
Certification
- WSET Level 1 (Spirits), 83%
- WSET Level 1 (Wines), 93%
- WSET Level 2 (Wines), 80%
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Custom
- Vishwakarma University, Pune, Amol Randive, Training and Placement Officer, placements@vupune.ac.in, +91 8308302515
- AISSMS CHMCT, Pune, Dr. Sameer Diwanji, Associate Professor and Training & Placement Officer, tnp@aissmschmct.in, +91 8308820609
- JW Marriott Hotel, Pune, Rini Verma, Human Resources Manager, riniverma255@gmail.com, +91 9830080442
- Hampton By Hilton, JQ, UK, Abs Linton, Operations Manager, abs.linton@atlashotels.co.uk, +44 788067794
- Tattu Restaurant & Bar, Birmingham, Federico Tocco, Asst. General Manager, Federico.tocco@tattu.co.uk, +44 7428220522
- Bar + Block, Birmingham, Dan Savage, General Manager, daniel.savage@whitbread.com, +44 7943720474
Personal Information
Date of birth: 07/10/96
Accomplishments
Restaurant Tour '24 - Best Restaurant for Food & Wine
Restaurant Tour '25 - Runner Up Restaurant for Food & Wine
Timeline
Duty manager
Medicine Bakery and Bar
2023.10 - 2024.04
Team Leader -Front Of House
Bar + Block
2023.02 - 2024.03
Server-F&B Service
Tattu Restaurant and Bar
2022.07 - 2023.02
Team Member-Operations
Hampton by Hilton
2021.11 - 2022.07
Master of Science - HOSPITALITY WITH TOURISM MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM (UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM)
2021.01 - 2023.01
Human Resource Associate
JW Marriott Hotel
2019.07 - 2020.06
DIPLOMA IN LABOUR LAW & LABOUR WELFARE -
P.E.S MODERN LAW COLLEGE
2018.01 - 2019.01
MBA - HUMAN RESOURCE
VISHWAKARMA UNIVERSITY
2017.01 - 2019.01
INTERN
Hyatt Regency Hotel
2015.12 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Science - HOSPITALITY STUDIES
AISSMS CHMCT
2014.01 - 2017.01
Some College (No Degree) - Commerce
REWACHAND BHOJWANI JR. COLLEGE
2012.01 - 2014.01
INDIAN CERTIFICATE FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION - High School
THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL
2000.01 - 2012.01
Assistant Manager
Loki Wines & Bar
- 2025.01