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Work History
Education
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Certification
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LLOYD FERRÃO

LLOYD FERRÃO

Hamilton,HC

Summary

Detail oriented and dedicated professional with restaurant management. Strong organizer and leader who contributes in improvement of marketing programs as well as operational policies and procedures. Excellent communicator who projects professional image at all times. Now looking for a new challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Maitre D'

Hamilton Princess And Beach Club
05.2022 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

1. Guest Relations:
- Greet guests as they arrive, escort them to their tables, and provide menus.
- Assist in taking reservations and managing the seating plan efficiently.
- Address guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly and professionally.

2. Dining Room Operations:
- Coordinate with the kitchen and serving staff to ensure timely and seamless service.
- Monitor table turnover and reservations to optimize seating capacity.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the dining area.

3. Staff Supervision and Training:
- Assist in training new staff members on service standards, procedures, and guest interaction.
- Provide guidance and support to the serving team during service hours.
- Help maintain a positive and respectful work environment within the restaurant.

4. Problem Solving:
- Handle guest complaints or issues effectively, seeking solutions to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the Maître d' to address any operational challenges and improve service flow.

5. Up-selling and Revenue Generation:
- Promote specials, wine pairings, and other menu items to enhance the guest experience.
- Work towards achieving revenue targets through effective table management and sales techniques.

OUTLET CAPTAIN

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Ensuring the highest standards of food & beverage service are maintained
  • Keeping control of food and labor costs
  • Having an in-depth knowledge of all menus
  • Responsible for training and developing restaurant staff
  • Dealing with and resolving customer complaints
  • Maximizing all business opportunity to increase sales
  • Communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service
  • Overseeing clients booking and reservations
  • Organizing the daily and weekly rotas for the restaurant's staff
  • Purchasing stock, supplies
  • Ability to create a great atmosphere and be an inspirational host.

FOOD & BEVERAGE CAPTAIN

FAIRMONT HOTELS AND RESORTS BERMUDA
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Supervise staff to ensure galley and beverage orders are properly recorded and retrieved from various locations
  • Ensure dishes are garnished and decorated according to the company's Standards
  • Record meal counts according to established processes
  • Managing daily operation
  • Developing training manuals involving service procedures and soft skills
  • Planning and forecasting team requirements based on the customer expectations.

FOOD & BEVERAGE CAPTAIN

ibis Birmingham Airport
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Front line customer service in Food & Beverage service
  • Maintain and follow upon USPH standards at all given time
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 1401 standards and other companies' standards at all given time
  • Frontline customer service to ensure total guest satisfaction
  • Working in Specialty Italian and chops grille restaurant providing high customer service
  • Worked as My time host.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Front line customer service in Food & Beverage service
  • Maintain and follow upon USPH standards at all given time
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 1401 standards and other companies' standards at all given time
  • Frontline customer service to ensure total guest satisfaction
  • Working in Specialty Italian and chops grille restaurant providing high customer service
  • Worked as My time host.

Education

WSET LEVEL 2 IN WINES

Skills

  • Ensuring the highest standards of food & beverage service are maintained
  • Keeping control of food and labor costs
  • Having an in-depth knowledge of all menus
  • Responsible for training and developing restaurant staff
  • Dealing with and resolving customer complaints
  • Maximizing all business opportunity to increase sales
  • Dealing with and resolving customer complaint
  • Communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service
  • Overseeing clients booking and reservations
  • Organizing the daily and weekly rotas for the restaurant's staff

Certification

  • Serve Safe - Alcohol & food, Allergy Management
  • Connecting with Customer
  • Developing leaders
  • DuPont Safety Training
  • Business Ethics
  • WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFIED

Accomplishments

  • Hamilton Princess- 2018
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises -2013
  • TRIPADVISOR AWARD
  • EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Timeline

Assistant Maitre D'

Hamilton Princess And Beach Club
05.2022 - Current

OUTLET CAPTAIN

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
01.2019 - 05.2022

FOOD & BEVERAGE CAPTAIN

FAIRMONT HOTELS AND RESORTS BERMUDA
01.2015 - 01.2019

FOOD & BEVERAGE CAPTAIN

ibis Birmingham Airport
01.2014 - 01.2015

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2014

WSET LEVEL 2 IN WINES
LLOYD FERRÃO