Midas Van der Meiden
Profielschets
Sommelier with 12+ years of experience providing outstanding Hospitality knowledge and customer service to guests. Helped First Hand in Vineyards with harvest and winemaking.
Overzicht
14
14
years of professional experience
Werkervaring
Head Sommelier | Restaurant Manager
Baoase Luxery Resort Curacao
Willemstad
2024.11 - Current
- Responsible for everything wine and sprits related inside the resort and the 3 Restaurants.
- Training Staf
- Got wine And spirit Cost down 17% in the first year.
- Organised and hosted wine tasting events, increasing customer engagement and wine sales.
- Designed and updated wine menus
- Managed inventory control, conducted regular stock-takes, and placed orders, maintaining optimal stock levels.
Head Sommelier | Restaurant Manager
Brassboer Curacao (Librije Group 3*)
Bluebay Curacao
2023.10 - 2024.11
- More Heavy on the managing function then the Sommelier. Mainly because of lack of staff.
- got cost down 11% in the first year.
- Offered individualised food and beverage pairing recommendations to customers based on budget and taste preferences.
- Curated extensive wine lists tailored to diverse culinary offerings, enhancing dining experiences.
F&B Manager
Restaurant Slagerij de Beurs
Amsterdam
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Responsible for everything inside the restaurant working close with the owners and Chef's
- had a very succesfull run, but unfortunately the restaurant never overcame the financial strain of opening just before the corona Lockdown.
Wine Director | F&B Director
Hotel V | Restaurant The Lobby
Amsterdam
2014.05 - 2021.07
- Started working here for the opening of a new restaurant for the Hotel, and worked my way up from sommelier to restaurant manager, to eventually Wine And F&B director
- worked directly on the opening of 3 restaurants for the hotel chain.
- After 1 year of opening the second restaurant, won a 2 glasses award of excellence by winespectator.
- Planned training programme to expand team skills and drive performance.
Barista
Restaurant Merkelbach
amsterdam
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Conducted regular quality control checks on coffee beans and other ingredients, ensuring freshness and taste standards.
- became Second in The dutch Championship Barista
Opleidingen
diploma - highschool
Gymnasium sint nicolaas lyceum
amsterdamVinoloog (WSET 4) -
Vinologen Academy
amsterdamLanguages
Dutch
First language
English
Vergevorderd (C1)
Tijdlijn
Head Sommelier | Restaurant Manager
Baoase Luxery Resort Curacao
2024.11 - Current
Head Sommelier | Restaurant Manager
Brassboer Curacao (Librije Group 3*)
2023.10 - 2024.11
F&B Manager
Restaurant Slagerij de Beurs
2021.08 - 2023.05
Wine Director | F&B Director
Hotel V | Restaurant The Lobby
2014.05 - 2021.07
Barista
Restaurant Merkelbach
2012.01 - 2014.01
diploma - highschool
Gymnasium sint nicolaas lyceum
Vinoloog (WSET 4) -
Vinologen Academy