Kieren Andrews
Assistant Head Sommelier at Maison François- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Maison François
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Head Sommelier
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Brichs Restaurant
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Spain
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Restaurants
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Sommelier
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
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Red Cow Moran Hotel
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Ireland
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restaurant Supervisor
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
I upheld the quality and standard of the service as well as co-running the entire restaurant or even staff. I trained the staff in the basic restaurant operations of the establishment as well as teaching advanced hospitality techniques when there was time. I dealt with any problem that arose during the events or service at the restaurant, I found the solutions for said problems in situ as long as it did not require permission from the upper management • Balance the tills at the beginning and end of my shift • Train new and old staff • Weekly work summary for upper management • Maintaining all the restaurant inventory and ordering any necessary material Show less
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El celler de L'Aspic
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Falset, Cataluña, España
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Sous Chef
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
In charge of making innovative cold dishes and desserts to maintain a consistent cuisine and guest satisfaction; monitored equipment maintenance and sanitation of kitchen facilities; assisted the chef in the preparation of hot dishes when in full service. • Oversaw daily recipe preparation for desserts made from scratch. • Executed the highest food quality and proper plating of cold dishes and desserts. • Ensured that all food served was appropriately arranged and met quality standards. Show less
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Rincón de Diego *
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Cambrils, Cataluña, España
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Waiter
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
Escorted customers to their tables and ensured they are settled comfortably; presented the menu to customers, made suggestions if necessary; recommended menu items explaining dishes and ingredients used in detail to customers; ensured that there were adequate supplies of food, tableware, linens, and beverages. • Ensured customers were enjoying their meals or that they did not have any problem with their food. • Conducted final check of food items prior to serving customers to ensure quality maintenance. • Performed procedures necessary to close the restaurant. Show less
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Pizzeria Port Vell
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Cambrils, Cataluña, España
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Head Waiter
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May 2018 - Oct 2018
Supported the senior management team by upholding restaurant quality, sanitation, and safety standards; trained new staff on restaurant guidelines and policies, good customer service, and computer system knowledge. • Managed cash and supervised the balance of daily shift revenue. • Successfully handled indoor tables of over 40 customers and ensured the smooth running of the outside area. • Ensured all waiter duties were performed efficiently and correctly. Supported the senior management team by upholding restaurant quality, sanitation, and safety standards; trained new staff on restaurant guidelines and policies, good customer service, and computer system knowledge. • Managed cash and supervised the balance of daily shift revenue. • Successfully handled indoor tables of over 40 customers and ensured the smooth running of the outside area. • Ensured all waiter duties were performed efficiently and correctly.
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Mas Trucafort
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Spain
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Restaurants
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Line Cook
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2018
Handled cooking hot dishes, working with two "Josper" coal ovens and a convection oven to regenerate garnishes; accountable for the kitchen with one other cook; washed equipment, dishes and cleaned the entire kitchen every two days. • Played an integral role in the daily inventory order per chef’s instructions. • Kept a spotless kitchen while working on the line by wiping counters, throwing away debris, and addressing spills and other messes immediately. • Monitor food quality and freshness using thermometers during cooking, visual inspections, the smell test and a stock rotation system. Show less
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Education
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Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET Level 3, Wine Steward/Sommelier -
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
WSET level 2, Wine Steward/Sommelier -
Institut Escola d'Hoteleria i Turisme Cambrils
Chefing and Silver Service Waiting, Hospitality -
Ies Priorat
ESO