M K SURYA
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated Level 2 Sommelier with comprehensive training in wine appreciation, food pairing, and cellar management. Skilled in wine knowledge and tasting techniques, committed to enhancing guest experiences. Ready to apply expertise in a professional environment and contribute effectively to team success.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Service Associate
TRIDENT
Chennai, Tamil Nada
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional guest service by recommending beverages, taking orders, and ensuring a memorable dining and bar experience.
- Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring adherence to hotel standards for quality and presentation, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with responsible alcohol service practices while processing guest bills accurately, facilitating seamless bar operations during opening and closing shifts.
- Maintained bar cleanliness and hygiene standards while managing stock levels of garnishes, glassware, and inventory, contributing to efficient bar operations.
Bartender (Advanced Cocktails)
SUNDAY'S, COCKTAIL BAR
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Crafted and served premium signature cocktails, including the emotion-inspired Navarasa series and innovative house creations using modern mixology techniques (infusions, clarifications, barrel-aging, and flavour balancing).
- Delivered engaging, high-touch guest service in vibrant, high-volume restobar, recommending custom drinks and sharing ingredient stories to elevate guest experiences.
- Contributed to seasonal menu development and innovative zero-proof cocktails, enhancing offerings in a trendy, music-driven venue popular among a young crowd.
- Maintained bar efficiency, managed inventory, and ensured cleanliness during peak hours while delivering consistent and timely service.
Event Organiser
FAMS CATERING & EVENTS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to maximise event budget.
- Managed event operations, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up and organising vendors.
- Planned all event aspects, including venue, seating, dining and guest list.
- Managed registration processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for attendees from start to finish.
- Attended events to ensure all operations, processes and activities ran smoothly, rectifying issues as they occurred without difficulty.
Industrial Exposure Trainee
Taj Club House
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Participated in training programs to enhance knowledge of food and beverage operations, health, and safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen, bar, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Facilitated excellent customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Delivered timely, professional, and courteous food and beverage service to enhance guest experience.
- Contributed to food preparation, plating, and cleanliness to uphold high standards in dining and kitchen areas.
- Managed inventory and helped with cleaning and maintaining dining equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration, IHM Chennai
National council for Hotel management and Catering
Chennai, TN (IGNOU) 2021 - 2024
BHM - Tourism
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, DL 2021 - 2024
High School - Humanities
Kendriya Vidiyalaya DGQA
Chennai 2018 - 2021
Skills
- Beverage Management
- Cocktail innovation
- Beverage Pairing
- Food safety
- Inventory Control
- Customer Services
- Facility Management
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Advanced Communication
- Computer proficiency
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Guest Service Associate
TRIDENT
06.2026 - Current
Bartender (Advanced Cocktails)
SUNDAY'S, COCKTAIL BAR
06.2025 - 06.2026
Event Organiser
FAMS CATERING & EVENTS
04.2024 - 03.2025
Industrial Exposure Trainee
Taj Club House
07.2022 - 11.2022
High School - Humanities
Kendriya Vidiyalaya DGQA
2018 - 2021
BHM - Tourism
Indira Gandhi National Open University
2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Hotel Administration, IHM Chennai
National council for Hotel management and Catering
2021 - 2024