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Fernando Fernandes

Fernando Fernandes

Arklow,County Wicklow

Summary

Experienced hospitality professional with extensive expertise in fine dining service, customer satisfaction management, and high-volume dining environments.

Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a positive attitude while excelling in upselling techniques, food and wine pairing, and effective communication.

Proficient in restaurant software utilisation, POS systems, and food hygiene protocols, with a proven track record of delivering outstanding dining experiences through meticulous table preparation and meal recommendations.

Committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and reliability while fostering team collaboration to achieve operational excellence.

Friendly and enthusiastic Waiter adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for sales, service and quality. Talent for adapting to changing menus and policies, as well as handling customer issues.

Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work.

Outgoing Waiter eager to assist team and willing to take on any task. Experienced at helping guests feel welcome while responding to questions in friendly and knowledgeable manner. Brings 20 years of fine dining experience.

Demonstrates profound commitment to enhancing hospitality experiences

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Waiter

Arklow Bay Hotel
Arklow, County Wicklow
2025.05 - Current

Reference - Restaurant Manager Nuno Pessoa 00351914767778

Waiter

Mullingar Park Hotel
Mullingar, County Westmeath
2022.09 - 2025.03

Waiter

Luvida Restaurant Navan
Navan, Meath
2021.09 - 2022.09

Waiter

Hotel Palácio
Estoril, Portugal
2019.01 - 2021.08

Waiter

Nacarat Restaurant
Amsterdam, Holland
2017.12 - 2019.12

Waiter

Hayfield Manor Hotel
Cork, County Cork
2015.02 - 2017.11

Waiter

The Shelborne Hotel
Dublin, Leinster
2014.10 - 2015.03

Waiter

Black Bush Golf Restaurant
Dunshaughlin, Meath
2013.10 - 2014.09

Waiter

Country Club and Sibin Restaurant
Dunshaughlin, Meath
2012.11 - 2013.09

Waiter

Hotel Inglaterra
Estoril, Portugal
2010.02 - 2012.10

Waiter

Restaurante Lusitânia
Portimão, Portugal
2000.01 - 2010.01

Waiter

Celebrity Cruises
Miami, USA
1993.09 - 1999.10

Education

A-Levels - Hospitality

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril
Estoril
1990.09 - 1993.07

Skills

    Hospitality expertise
    Multilingual communication
    Fine dining service
    Customer satisfaction management

    Upselling techniques

    Product knowledge

    Effective communication

  • Adaptability
  • Team collaboration
  • Dining etiquette knowledge
  • Meal recommendation
  • Patient and calm nature
  • Friendly disposition
  • Restaurant software utilisation
  • Serving techniques
  • High-volume dining
  • POS Systems
  • Menu memorisation
  • Upselling
  • Food and wine pairing
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Cleaning requirements
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Strong wine knowledge
  • Positive attitude
  • Professional demeanour
  • Table service
  • Punctuality
  • Table preparation
  • Positive and approachable
  • Food safety understanding
  • Effective sales techniques
  • Food hygiene protocol
  • Table setting
  • Order taking
  • Table check-ins
  • Fine dining experience
  • Dining room setup
  • Clear communication
  • Customer feedback handling

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Advanced
German
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Drones, GoPro, Filming, Edition e Productor,

Timeline

Waiter

Arklow Bay Hotel
2025.05 - Current

Waiter

Mullingar Park Hotel
2022.09 - 2025.03

Waiter

Luvida Restaurant Navan
2021.09 - 2022.09

Waiter

Hotel Palácio
2019.01 - 2021.08

Waiter

Nacarat Restaurant
2017.12 - 2019.12

Waiter

Hayfield Manor Hotel
2015.02 - 2017.11

Waiter

The Shelborne Hotel
2014.10 - 2015.03

Waiter

Black Bush Golf Restaurant
2013.10 - 2014.09

Waiter

Country Club and Sibin Restaurant
2012.11 - 2013.09

Waiter

Hotel Inglaterra
2010.02 - 2012.10

Waiter

Restaurante Lusitânia
2000.01 - 2010.01

Waiter

Celebrity Cruises
1993.09 - 1999.10

A-Levels - Hospitality

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril
1990.09 - 1993.07
Fernando Fernandes