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JANAN SHAREEF

Sommelier & Sales Manager
Malé

Summary

I live and breathe hospitality, and I'm passionate about curating valuable guest experiences.

I'm a CMS Certified Sommelier with a background working in large scale fine dining, with extensive experience and knowledge on wines around the world and also possess operational and managerial experience.

Currently studying for my CMS Advanced qualification, I'm highly driven and always keen to learn more and hone my skills, especially in a collaborative team and guest-focused environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Manager

Vintners Maldives
05.2025 - Current
  • Processing purchase orders from clients through the Maldives Customs Portal and ASYCUDA.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Providing a technical perspective into our offerings whilst utilizing my wine background as a sommelier.

Junior Assistant Head Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managing a large team of 8 sommeliers.
  • Organising beverage operations at a large venue with two dining rooms, beverage lounge, cigar terrace and three private dining rooms.
  • Daily ordering and stock management.
  • Delivering thorough trainings to staff on beverage service, wine and spirit education.
  • Stock management, weekly and quarterly stocktakes
  • Developed strong relationships with clients for increased loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, providing essential data analysis that informed strategic decisions.
  • Daily service during lunch and dinner operations, providing guests with wine guidance as well as assisting other teams
  • Delivering an extensive by-the-glass wine program featuring over 100 wines

Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
03.2023 - 10.2024

Junior Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
03.2022 - 03.2023

Cocktail Waitress

Polly Cocktail Bar
12.2021 - 03.2022

Section Waitress

The Estelle
02.2021 - 12.2021

Section Waitress

Treviso Bar & Dining
12.2020 - 07.2021

Food & Beverage Attendant

Delaware North
05.2019 - 04.2021

Food & Beverage Attendant

I Need a Chef
12.2019 - 03.2021

Office Administrator

DSL Consulting
02.2018 - 08.2018

Education

Certified Sommelier -

Court of Master Sommeliers
Melbourne, Australia
07-2023

Level 3 -

Wine And Spirit Education Trust
Melbourne, Australia
01-2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Marketing, Minor in Project Management

Deakin University
Melbourne
04.2018 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Fine Dining Experience

  • Wine Service

  • Wine list curation

  • Pairing expertise

  • Cellar management

  • Supplier relationship management

  • Customer relations

  • Industry trends awareness

Timeline

Sales Manager

Vintners Maldives
05.2025 - Current

Junior Assistant Head Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
10.2024 - 03.2025

Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
03.2023 - 10.2024

Junior Sommelier

Society, The Lucas Group
03.2022 - 03.2023

Cocktail Waitress

Polly Cocktail Bar
12.2021 - 03.2022

Section Waitress

The Estelle
02.2021 - 12.2021

Section Waitress

Treviso Bar & Dining
12.2020 - 07.2021

Food & Beverage Attendant

I Need a Chef
12.2019 - 03.2021

Food & Beverage Attendant

Delaware North
05.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Marketing, Minor in Project Management

Deakin University
04.2018 - 01.2020

Office Administrator

DSL Consulting
02.2018 - 08.2018

Certified Sommelier -

Court of Master Sommeliers

Level 3 -

Wine And Spirit Education Trust

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