Voon Ping Chin
Sommelier
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sommelier
Brasserie Astoria
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured regulatory compliance by meticulously tracking all incoming shipments against invoices while keeping accurate records of stock levels.
- Organized exclusive wine tastings and events for VIP clients, fostering strong relationships and repeat business.
- Increased wine sales by effectively presenting diverse range of options to customers, showcasing knowledge and expertise.
- Leveraged personal connections within industry to secure exclusive allocations of sought-after wines, enhancing establishment's reputation for its wine offerings.
Junior Sommelier
DC Restaurant (One-Michelin Starred)
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Handling wine program
- Liaising with suppliers or clients to organize group events and wine dinners
- Creating and involving in food tasting with wine pairing
Internship and Front of House Team Member
Table and Apron Restaurant
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivers quality hospitality to every guests
- Handles bar with coffees, several mocktails and alcoholic beverages
- Cope with takeaway orders and reservations during and post pandemic with Whatsapps and phone calls
- Inventory ordering and stock counts
Sales Executive
SB Wines and Spirits Sdn Bhd
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitoring POS system with balancing daily sales
- Retail and wholesaling wines and spirits with relevant knowledge
- Basic knowledge and applying
- Microsoft products : Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Able to speak in English , Malay and multiple Chinese dialects
- Handling guest complaints
Internship
Copper Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Explain degustation menu with each course
- Work in kitchen and front of house
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Sunway University
01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor in Science(Hons) Culinary Management - undefined
Sunway University
01.2020 - 04.2022
SPM - 2As - undefined
Chong Hwa Independent High School
01.2012 - 04.2017
Skills
Food Safety Standards
undefinedCertification
Wines and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2
Additional Information
An individual that is passionate in F&B industry. Eager to learn and improvise oneself and as a team member.
Timeline
Sommelier
Brasserie Astoria
06.2023 - Current
Wines and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3
04-2023
Junior Sommelier
DC Restaurant (One-Michelin Starred)
05.2022 - 03.2023
Internship and Front of House Team Member
Table and Apron Restaurant
03.2021 - 05.2022
Wines and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2
12-2020
Sales Executive
SB Wines and Spirits Sdn Bhd
08.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor in Science(Hons) Culinary Management - undefined
Sunway University
01.2020 - 04.2022
Internship
Copper Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2019
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Sunway University
01.2017 - 04.2020
SPM - 2As - undefined
Chong Hwa Independent High School
01.2012 - 04.2017
Currently pursing CMS Certified Sommelier
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