Kieren Andrews

Assistant Head Sommelier at Maison François
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, ES

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Head Sommelier
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • Spain
    • Restaurants
    • Sommelier
      • Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

    • Ireland
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Restaurant Supervisor
      • 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

  • El celler de L'Aspic
    • Falset, Cataluña, España
    • Sous Chef
      • 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

  • Rincón de Diego *
    • Cambrils, Cataluña, España
    • Waiter
      • 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

  • Pizzeria Port Vell
    • Cambrils, Cataluña, España
    • Head Waiter
      • 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.

    • Spain
    • Restaurants
    • Line Cook
      • 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

Education

  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    WSET Level 3, Wine Steward/Sommelier
    2022 - 2022
  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    WSET level 2, Wine Steward/Sommelier
    2020 - 2020
  • Institut Escola d'Hoteleria i Turisme Cambrils
    Chefing and Silver Service Waiting, Hospitality
    2016 - 2019
  • Ies Priorat
    ESO
    2011 - 2016

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