JOSE CARLOS GORDILLO ROMAN
Ibiza
Summary
Professional wine expert with track record of elevating dining experiences through curated wine selections. Known for building cohesive teams and driving results by adapting to changing needs and maintaining high standards. Skilled in wine tasting, wine pairings, inventory management, and customer service, with reliable and flexible approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sommelier/Beverage Manager
Nassau Group
05.2024 - Current
- Manage 7 different restaurants adapting the wine lists to each of the restaurants.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
- Exceeded guest expectations with exceptional knowledge of menu offerings and wine pairings.
- Negotiated contracts with external partners, establishing mutually beneficial working relationships.
Executive Sommelier
Island Hospitality
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
- Coordinated wine selection and restocking for cellar with over 1000 bottles.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Maitre-Sommelier
La Torre Del Canónigo SLH
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Served as leader of a team by assigning duties, work stations and responsibilities.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Sommelier
Pikaro Gastrobar
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Traveled to vineyards to discover obscure vintages and varieties and improve the global understanding of the wine market.
- Ability to suggest appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
- Established lasting relationships with winemakers, importers, distributors, allowing access to limited-production wines or early releases unavailable elsewhere.
Head Waiter
El Chiringuito Restaurant, Puente Romano 5*GL
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated service.
Waiter
Altamar Restaurant, Arrecife Gran Hotel 5*
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Applied communication and problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Up-to-date knowledge on menu changes to offer current and accurate information to help customers in the selection of the optimal meals based on individual preferences.
Head Waiter
Karma Restaurant, Puerto del Carmen
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
Education
Certified Specialist in Condado De Huelva Wines/Vi
Regulatory Council of Huelva
10-2025
Specialist Couse in Galician Wines
Galicia Wine Academy
01-2025
Certified Trainer in Cava PDO Wines
Official Cava Academy PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
June 202412-2024
Certified Trainer in Sierras De Málaga PDO Wines
Regulatory Council of Sierra De Málaga Designation of Origin
11-2024
Certified Trainer in Málaga PDO Wines
Regulatory Council of The Málaga Designation of Origin
11-2024
Professional Sommelier -
Spanish School of Tasting
May 202305-2024
WSET 3 Diploma - Viticulture And Enology
Iberian Wine Academy
07-2021
WSET 2 Diploma - Viticulture And Enology
Iberian Wine Academy
07.2020
Viticulture And Enology -
Interprofessional Wine Education
June 202008-2020
Wine Expert By Xavi Nolla -
Picking
05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Cesar Manrique High School
06.2015
Skills
- Senior sommelier with international knowledge of wines, being able to control the stock of wines, uncork and make use of utensils such as the Coravin
- Operations management
- Administrative skills
- Quality management
- Vendor negotiations
- Research and analysis
- Budget administration
- Strategic planning
LANGUAGES
English - Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish - Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Executive Sommelier/Beverage Manager
Nassau Group
05.2024 - Current
Executive Sommelier
Island Hospitality
04.2022 - 05.2024
Maitre-Sommelier
La Torre Del Canónigo SLH
04.2021 - 04.2022
Sommelier
Pikaro Gastrobar
05.2019 - 12.2020
Head Waiter
El Chiringuito Restaurant, Puente Romano 5*GL
05.2018 - 09.2018
Waiter
Altamar Restaurant, Arrecife Gran Hotel 5*
06.2017 - 04.2018
Head Waiter
Karma Restaurant, Puerto del Carmen
06.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Cesar Manrique High School
Certified Specialist in Condado De Huelva Wines/Vi
Regulatory Council of Huelva
Specialist Couse in Galician Wines
Galicia Wine Academy
Certified Trainer in Cava PDO Wines
Official Cava Academy PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
Certified Trainer in Sierras De Málaga PDO Wines
Regulatory Council of Sierra De Málaga Designation of Origin
Certified Trainer in Málaga PDO Wines
Regulatory Council of The Málaga Designation of Origin
Professional Sommelier -
Spanish School of Tasting
WSET 3 Diploma - Viticulture And Enology
Iberian Wine Academy
WSET 2 Diploma - Viticulture And Enology
Iberian Wine Academy
Viticulture And Enology -
Interprofessional Wine Education
Wine Expert By Xavi Nolla -
Picking
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