Laurits Skov
Restaurant Manager & Head Sommelier
Copenhagen
Summary
Educated waiter and sommelier, with over 6 years of management experience. Providing remarkable guest hospitality, with extensive wine knowledge, and successful budget control.
Strengths in team work, motivational influence and extensive beverage education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Sommelier
Restaurant Iris
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Trained FOH staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to inspire them to be apart of the entire service .
- Enhanced guest experience by developing three unique and exclusive wine pairings for our 18 servings.
- Managed three different wine storages effectively, resulting in reduced wastage and improved stock turnover.
- Mentored junior sommeliers, fostering professional growth through hands-on guidance and constructive feedback.
- Organized and hosted exclusive wine tasting events using the extended wine cellar of 900+ records, generating positive publicity, and attracting new clientele.
Assistant Head Sommelier
Restaurant Salon
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to ensure deadlines, with our a la carte restaurant and our three private-dining orangeries, were constantly met without compromising on the quality of work.
- Shared knowledge of menu dishes and showcased our 600+ records of 90% conventional wines.
- Among my responsibilities, it encompassed wine list creation, stock control, and cellar maintenance.
- Organized and hosted exclusive wine tasting events in the low, middle, and high-end classes of wine menus, using the extended wine cellar.
- Worked closely with the Head Sommelier to optimize menu and wine sales.
Restaurant Manager & Head Sommelier
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Build up the wine cellar from 300+ records to 700+ records divided evenly in-between natural and conventional wine, while still maintaining profit in sales and balance in the wine cellar.
- Managed two different wine storages effectively, resulting in reduced wastage and improved stock turnover.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge to our guest and FOH staff of wine, beer and spirits to increase daily beverage sales. wine list creation, stock control, cellar maintenance
- Managed employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Maintained and secured cash drawers, securing daily totals.
Bar Manager
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering our loyal guest base.
- Kept alcoholic spirits and beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- Creating our unique cocktails for our cocktail bar, while still working with many of the classic cocktails.
- Working with 200+ spirits for cocktails and Avec.
Waiter
Kadeau Copenhagen
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked close to my Head Sommelier and Restaurant Manager to create new and exclusive wine menus and my own off the wine menus and especially unique champagne menu.
- Worked with the whole team to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Demonstrated extensive menu knowledge of our 22 servings.
Waiter & Junior Sommelier
Restaurant Pony
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling quests to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained and secured cash drawers, securing daily totals.
- Shared knowledge of menu dishes and showcased our 300+ records of manly natural wines and conventional wines.
Waiter Apprentice
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
09.2016 - 12.2019
- As a waiter apprentice, I managed to achieve the position of Assistant Restaurant Manager, where I worked closely with the Restaurant Manager, Head Sommelier, and Hotel Manager. To maintain optimum levels of communication, to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly securing daily totals.
- Demonstrated extensive menu and wine knowledge, enabling personalized recommendations for guests based on their needs.
- Planned and executed private-dining tastings, wedding and larger functions
Education
Sommelier WSET 3
Vinakademiet / Wine Academy
Copenhagen02.2025
Sommelier WSET 2
Dansk Sommelier Uddannelse
Copenhagen01.2021
Bartender
Friday Group
Copenhagen02.2019
Waiter & Hospitality
Hotel- Og Restaurantskolen
Copenhagen12.2019
Skills
Wine knowledge
Cocktail, spirit and beer knowledge
Self-Management
Strategic planning skill
Deadline-oriented
Timeline
Head Sommelier
Restaurant Iris
07.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Head Sommelier
Restaurant Salon
01.2023 - 07.2023
Restaurant Manager & Head Sommelier
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bar Manager
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
01.2020 - 08.2020
Waiter
Kadeau Copenhagen
01.2019 - 12.2019
Waiter & Junior Sommelier
Restaurant Pony
02.2018 - 10.2018
Waiter Apprentice
Hotel & Restaurant Nordlandet
09.2016 - 12.2019
Sommelier WSET 3
Vinakademiet / Wine Academy
Sommelier WSET 2
Dansk Sommelier Uddannelse
Bartender
Friday Group
Waiter & Hospitality
Hotel- Og Restaurantskolen
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