Fred Sirieix

Fred Sirieix is a renowned maître d’hôtel and television personality, celebrated for his expertise in hospitality and engaging presence, making him a valuable partner for brands seeking authenticity and a focus on exceptional customer service. After building a distinguished career in some of London’s most prestigious Michelin-starred establishments, Fred Sirieix gained widespread recognition as the maître d’ on Channel 4’s ‘First Dates,’ a role he embraced in 2013. Prior to his television breakthrough, Sirieix honed his expertise at renowned establishments including La Tante Claire as chef de rang, and later at Le Gavroche, Sartoria, and Brasserie Roux. For 14 years, until December 2019, Sirieix served as the General Manager of Galvin at Windows, a Michelin-starred restaurant located at the London Hilton on Park Lane, earning the Cateys Manager of the Year Award in 2013.

His dedication to service led him to launch National Waiters Day on Christmas Day 2012, an initiative celebrating front-of-house staff, and in 2011, he created The Art of Service, a board game educating on customer service. Sirieix’s commitment to philanthropy in hospitality is notable, having founded the Galvin Cup cocktail competition for young bartenders and Galvin’s Chance, a charity supporting underprivileged young individuals in London and Scotland’s hospitality sector. In 2017, he collaborated with Novus to establish The Right Course, an initiative that transforms prison staff restaurants into high street dining experiences to provide prisoners with cooking and service industry training. His expanding television career saw him co-host ‘Michel Roux’s Service’ on BBC Two with Chef Michel Roux Jr.

Looking ahead to 2024, Sirieix is set to release his latest book, ‘Seriously British.’ He also joined the BBC presenting team for the Paris Olympic Games, showcasing his diverse appeal beyond the culinary world.