Romario Walcott

Experienced waiter and sommelier with over 4 years of combined front-of-house and wine service in upscale dining establishments. Adept at pairing wine with food, delivering refined table service, and enhancing the guest experience with expert product knowledge and warm, attentive hospitality. Passionate about fine dining and providing memorable experiences for every guest.

Kitchen / Bar Steward at The Royal Westmoreland (2019-11 – 2020-06)

• Supporting the smooth running of the kitchen production areas and assisting with basic food preparation.
• Ensuring hygiene standards throughout kitchen areas, tasks including the cleaning of dishes, pots, pans and other kitchen utensils.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floor and emptying bins.
• Managed the responsibility for stocking, maintaining stock levels, attending to and preserving deliveries.
• Ensuring the bar and all supplies were fully stocked at all times.

Waiter at Waves Hotel & Spa By Elegant Hotels (2021-12 – 2022-05)

• Serve Food, Wines and Cocktails.
• Prepare cutlery and glasses for service.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Prepare the restaurant for service.

Wine Sommelier at The Cliff Restaurant (2022-07 – 2023-05)

• Role in maintaining operations equipment.
• Ensuring table service standards are maintained.
• Wine Presentation, Upsells & Serving.
• Beverage and food pairing expertise

Wine Sommelier at The Cliff Restaurant (2023-11 – 2024-01)

• Role in maintaining operations equipment.
• Ensuring table service standards are maintained.
• Wine Presentation, Upsells & Serving.
• Beverage and food pairing expertise

Assistant Waiter at Sandy Lane Resort (2023-11 – 2024-04)

• Supported lead waitstaff in delivering outstanding customer service in a high-paced dining environment.
• Prepared dining areas by setting tables, refilling condiments, and maintaining overall cleanliness.
• Delivered food orders promptly and accurately from kitchen to tables, ensuring correct presentation and temperature.
• Refilled beverages and responded to guest requests to enhance overall dining satisfaction.
• Cleared and reset tables efficiently, contributing to smooth table turnover.
• Assisted in maintaining stock levels at service stations and complied with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Collaborated closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
• Wine Presentation, Upsells & Serving.

Wine Sommelier at QP Bistro Restaurant (2024-11 – Present)

• Assisted senior waitstaff and other sommeliers in providing top-tier service in a fine dining environment.
• Set and maintained elegant table settings, ensuring all glassware, silverware, and linens met presentation standards.
• Delivered dishes and wine orders to guests, ensuring accuracy, timing, and guest satisfaction.
• Provided water, bread, and wine refills promptly, supporting the sommelier during busy shifts.
• Learned and followed wine pairing basics to complement food orders under the guidance of the head sommelier.
• Maintained cleanliness and readiness of wine glasses and service stations throughout service.
• Cleared and reset tables quickly, contributing to a seamless flow of guests.
• Restocked service areas with essentials and helped organize wine cellar inventory when needed.

– Westbury Primary School – Westbury, St. Michael (2004-01 – 2011-01)

– Coleridge & Parry Secondary School – Ashton Hall, St. Peter (2011-01 – 2016-01)