Narendra Nepali

Results-driven Management professional with 12 years of experience in Food and Beverage operations, production management, organisational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritising activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives. Ambitious Operations Manager with more than 2years of management experience in Food and Beverage industry. Applies strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex operational problems. Dedicated and organised Operations Manager and effective leader with over 2 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organisation.

• Level 2 , Wine & Spirit Education Trust - 1 Year

• How to taste and describe wine using WSET’s tasting regimen, which they call the “Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine” (the SAT). This system gives you a foundation for assessing a wine’s flavours and aromas, plus structure (such as body, acidity, and tannins). When you master this approach, you’ll have the confidence to taste different wines and judge them on typicity (aka do they taste like the stated grape/s), and quality.
• How environmental factors like climate, grape growing methods, winemaking techniques, and maturation options such as oak barrels, all work together to create the style and quality of wines made from the eight major or ‘noble’ varieties: white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling, plus red wine grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah/Shiraz.
• You’ll also cover some lesser known but important grapes that are found in over 70 regions (yes, you’ll be able to recognize these grape names and many of the regions on the wine list when you’re done!): white wine grapes Albariño, Chenin Blanc, Cortese, Fiano, Furmint, Garganega, Gewurztraminer, Sémillon/Semillon, Verdicchio, and Viognier, plus red wine grapes Barbera, Carmenère, Corvina, Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Malbec, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel/Primitivo.
• You’ll be finding out how grape varieties and different winemaking processes influence the key styles of sparkling wines, such as Asti, Cava, Champagne, Prosecco and new world bubblies (Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa), plus the flavourful spectrum of fortified wines Sherry, and Port.
• How to read wine labels - you’ll study the common labelling terms, and learn to interpret and compare a variety of labels.
• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, such as the best ways to store your wine, and what temperatures different wine styles should be served at.
• Principles of food and wine pairing, including how flavours such as salt, sweet, umami and spice in food can change the way your wine tastes, and vice versa.