Valeria Nasibova

With more than 7 years of experience, I have specialized in restaurant service and bartending, which is my passion. Currently, I work in a 5*GL hotel in Barcelona supervising the bar area.

Assistant Bar Manager
Hotel Claris 5*GL, Derby Hotels Collection, Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2021 - Present

• Trained entry-level staff increasing general team efficiency
• Revised and modified bar cocktail list and recipes and participated in the definition of the available beverage selection
• Developed customer relations resulting in an increase in the come-back customers ratio
• Supervised the bar service leading to higher revenue during the low season
• Set up and managed private banquetings, business meetings, and cocktail events for up to 80 guests
• Carried out monthly inventory checks, as well as weekly orders for the bar, restaurant wine cellar, and room service

Head Waiter
Amar Restaurant, Barcelona, Spain

Apr 2022 - May 2022

• Participated in the preparations for the opening  and set up of the restaurant
• Executed soft opening concluding it with an  evaluation of the service and the procedures for further improvements
• Set up the bar functionalities and service as well as inventory
• Built customer relations leading to higher feedback and returning clients
• Lead lunch and dinner services with a team of assistants providing thorough attention to each guest

Assistant General Manager 
Quesarium S.L., Barcelona, Spain

Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

• Opened the company's first point of sale, which includes construction supervision, and development of business strategies
• Built relationships with suppliers that resulted in roughly 15% cost savings and continuous stock
• Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 6 people
• Developed from square one and implemented the CRM and the loyalty program of the business
• Organized and carried through from theme development to post-sale the masterclasses and tastings for up to 30 guests which led to a higher brand awareness
• Kept track and managed the business's social media presence and handled digital marketing campaigns and advertisement
• Increased wholesale to professional clients such as restaurants by approximately 25%
• Oversaw weekly inventory checks and orders

F&B Internship –Service&Kitchen
Hotel Claris 5*GL,  Derby Hotels Collection, Barcelona, Spain

Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

• Participated in the entire chain of operations of Room Service and the restaurant, from order acceptance to delivery
• Reviewed the VIP setlist and their preparation and schedule
• Opened and closed the Room Service boxes and the reception bar
• Carried out daily kitchen tasks such as mise-en-place and dish plating
• Set up and participated in private hotel events

Event Coordinator 
Artishok National Event Company, Baku, Azerbaijan

Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

• Developed event themes, from outlet design to organization of thematic activities for up to 50 guests
• Established contacts with associated food and beverage companies, florists, and decoration companies leading to an average of 20% of cost savings
• Handled client communication which included calculations of provisional expenses, preparation of offers and budgets as well as adjustments to meet the confirmed budget and timeline
• Took charge of the marketing strategy of each event starting with visual material, such as invitations and flyers plus ticketing management
• Executed identification of productive distribution points for promotion and beneficial sales with post-event evaluation of audience reach

HTL International School
Barcelona, Spain

2019-2019

Master’s Degree in Food and Beverages Management and Service

Les Roches Marbella
Marbella, Spain

2016-2017

Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Management