Simon Antonio Montero

+54911 3343-8879
Email:simon.montero@gmail.com - LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-
montero
Location:Dublin

Summary

With over eight years in the hospitality industry, I am dedicated to providing

exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service and attention to detail. My
expertise spans bartending, sommelier duties, waitstaff roles, and catering
supervision. I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless operations and
customer satisfaction. Skilled in managing teams, organizing events, and maintaining
high standards of cleanliness and organization, I am passionate about creating
welcoming and memorable experiences for every guest.

Experience
Position: Waiter & Sommelier October, 2021 - May, 2024

Employer: La Cabrera Restaurant

Job Description:

Provided expert wine recommendations and service to enhance dining experiences for
guests.

Managed wine inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and rotation to maintain quality
standards.

Conducted cleaning tasks and maintained cleanliness of dining areas to uphold

hygiene standards.

Position: Catering staff and supervisor July, 2019 - October, 2021

Employer: Madero Hotel

Job Description:
Coordinated and supervised catering events, ensuring timely setup, efficient service,
and adherence to high-quality standards, resulting in consistently positive client
feedback.

Managed and trained catering staff, fostering a team-oriented environment and

enhancing service delivery through effective communication and hands-on leadership.

Oversaw inventory and logistics for catering events, including the procurement of
supplies, menu planning, and budget management, ensuring seamless operations and
cost-effective practices

Position: Assistant Cook & Waiter January, 2018 - June, 2019

Employer: I - Latina Restaurant

Job Description:

Assisted chefs in food preparation and presentation of French cuisine dishes, ensuring
adherence to recipes and quality standards.

Served guests with professionalism, taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and
ensuring exceptional service.

Conducted cleaning tasks and ensured cleanliness of tables, chairs, and dining areas.
Assisted in inventory management and restocking of supplies.

Position: Waiter & Sommelier October, 2021 - May, 2024

Employer: Enya’s Restaurant

Job Description:

Provided expert wine recommendations and service to enhance dining experiences for
guests.

Managed wine inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and rotation to maintain quality
standards.

Conducted cleaning tasks and maintained cleanliness of dining areas to uphold

hygiene standards.

Position: Catering staff and supervisor July, 2019 - October, 2021

Employer: Madero Hotel

Job Description:

Coordinated and supervised catering events, ensuring timely setup, efficient service,
and adherence to high-quality standards, resulting in consistently positive client
feedback.

Managed and trained catering staff, fostering a team-oriented environment and

enhancing service delivery through effective communication and hands-on leadership.

Oversaw inventory and logistics for catering events, including the procurement of
supplies, menu planning, and budget management, ensuring seamless operations and
cost-effective practices

Position: Assistant Cook & Waiter January, 2016 - June, 2019

Employer: Ta’ gueno restaurant

Job Description:

Assisted chefs in food preparation and presentation of French cuisine dishes, ensuring
adherence to recipes and quality standards.

Served guests with professionalism, taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and
ensuring exceptional service.

Conducted cleaning tasks and ensured cleanliness of tables, chairs, and dining areas.
Assisted in inventory management and restocking of supplies.

Education
Degree name: Student Exchange June, 2024 - December, 2024

School / University:ELI Dublin

Description :

English student (C1)

Degree name: Sommelier May, 2022 - April, 2024

School / University:Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and gastronomy

Description :
A sommelier expertly selects and recommends wines to enhance guests' dining
experiences, maintains optimal wine inventory levels, and ensures proper rotation to
preserve quality and manage costs. They present, open, and pour wines adhering to
proper techniques and etiquette, collaborate with chefs to create harmonious food and
wine pairings, and update the wine list to reflect seasonal menus. Additionally,
sommeliers educate waitstaff on wine varieties, service techniques, and pairings,
engage with guests to provide personalized recommendations, and organize wine
tastings, events, and wine-pairing dinners to promote wine sales and elevate the
overall dining experience.

Degree name: Associate Degree in Gastronomy January, 2014 - December, 2016

School / University:Gastronomy Institute of Argentina

Description :

An Associate Degree in Gastronomy provides a comprehensive education in culinary

arts, focusing on the fundamentals of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen
management. Students learn to prepare and present a wide variety of dishes, gaining
hands-on experience in both classical and contemporary cuisines. The program covers
menu planning, cost control, and the principles of nutrition, equipping graduates with
the skills needed to excel in diverse culinary settings. Additionally, students develop
an understanding of food and beverage pairings, enhancing their ability to create
cohesive and memorable dining experiences. This degree lays a solid foundation for a
career in the culinary industry, preparing individuals for roles in restaurants, catering,
and hospitality management.

Degree name: Degree in Accountant June, 2004 - December, 209

School / University:Orient University (Venezuela)

Description :

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a highly qualified accounting professional who

has met rigorous education, examination, and experience requirements. CPAs are
proficient in a wide range of accounting practices, including financial reporting,
auditing, tax preparation, and advisory services. They are skilled in analyzing financial
data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial
advice to help businesses and individuals make informed decisions. CPAs are trusted
for their expertise in financial management, risk assessment, and internal controls,
making them essential in various industries for maintaining financial integrity and
supporting business growth.

Degree name: Sommelier May, 2022 - April, 2024

School / University:Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and gastronomy

Description :

A sommelier expertly selects and recommends wines to enhance guests' dining

experiences, maintains optimal wine inventory levels, and ensures proper rotation to
preserve quality and manage costs. They present, open, and pour wines adhering to
proper techniques and etiquette, collaborate with chefs to create harmonious food and
wine pairings, and update the wine list to reflect seasonal menus. Additionally,
sommeliers educate waitstaff on wine varieties, service techniques, and pairings,
engage with guests to provide personalized recommendations, and organize wine
tastings, events, and wine-pairing dinners to promote wine sales and elevate the
overall dining experience.

Degree name: Associate Degree in Gastronomy January, 2014 - December, 2016

School / University:Gastronomy Institute of Argentina

Description :

An Associate Degree in Gastronomy provides a comprehensive education in culinary

arts, focusing on the fundamentals of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen
management. Students learn to prepare and present a wide variety of dishes, gaining
hands-on experience in both classical and contemporary cuisines. The program covers
menu planning, cost control, and the principles of nutrition, equipping graduates with
the skills needed to excel in diverse culinary settings. Additionally, students develop
an understanding of food and beverage pairings, enhancing their ability to create
cohesive and memorable dining experiences. This degree lays a solid foundation for a
career in the culinary industry, preparing individuals for roles in restaurants, catering,
and hospitality management.

Degree name: Degree in Accountant June, 2004 - December, 209

School / University:Orient University (Venezuela)

Description :

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a highly qualified accounting professional who

has met rigorous education, examination, and experience requirements. CPAs are
proficient in a wide range of accounting practices, including financial reporting,
auditing, tax preparation, and advisory services. They are skilled in analyzing financial
data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial
advice to help businesses and individuals make informed decisions. CPAs are trusted
for their expertise in financial management, risk assessment, and internal controls,
making them essential in various industries for maintaining financial integrity and
supporting business growth.