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Hospitality expert & maître d'

Fred Sirieix

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Transform customer service excellence with Fred Sirieix, speaker and hospitality expert. Fred works with organisations to elevate service standards and customer experience, delivering award-winning insights as the renowned maître d' from First Dates and National Restaurant Awards Personality of the Year.

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Maître d' on Channel 4's First Dates
Founder of National Waiters Day
Co-host of Gordon, Gino, and Fred: Road Trip

Fred Sirieix is a renowned customer service expert and television personality, best known as the maître d' on Channel 4's First Dates. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Fred deeply understands exceptional customer service and is a leading figure in promoting service excellence. Fred's approach to service is encapsulated in his mantra: “Enjoy life, learn forever and make a difference.” His insights into customer relations have made him a sought-after speaker for events focused on customer service, CX, and hospitality management. Fred founded National Waiters Day, the Art of Service training tool, and the Galvin Cup and Galvin's Chance charities. He helped launch the Right Course, which educates prisoners about the service industry. He has also released a book called First Dates: The Art of Love and a music track, "La Vie Continue." Fred has been featured in ITV's Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip and BBC Two's Remarkable Places to Eat. He co-hosted a BBC show with Michel Roux Jr called Michel Roux’s Service. Fred has received Personality of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards, a British Citizen Award for his charitable work, and an honorary MBA from the University of West London. Fred is best known for his role on First Dates, where he brings couples together in a warm setting. He has also appeared in shows such as First Dates Hotel, Million Pound Menu, and Gordon, Gino, and Fred’s Road Trip. Fred served as the General Manager at Galvin at Windows, a Michelin-starred restaurant in London, leading his team to win awards such as the Catey Award for Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year. He has authored books, including Secret Service and First Dates: The Art of Love. He founded National Waiters Day and the Right Course, an initiative to educate prisoners in hospitality skills. Known as the “Service Jedi,” Fred is a prominent advocate for excellent service in building brand loyalty and reputation. His extensive experience in hospitality and customer service makes him an ideal keynote speaker, offering informative and inspiring insights.

Topics, sessions and talks

Customer Service & Hospitality Excellence

Fred discusses the impact of great service on customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and business profitability.

Hospitality Management

Drawing on his experience in leading Michelin-starred establishments, Fred offers practical advice on effectively managing service teams and operations.

The Art Of Customer Service

Discover the fine Art of Customer Service with TV's Fred Siriex.

Why we recommend booking Fred

Book Fred Sirieix as a speaker to transform your team's approach to customer service with insights from a renowned industry leader and television personality. With over 25 years of experience, Fred's expertise in service excellence and customer loyalty is unparalleled. His charismatic and engaging delivery will leave your audience inspired and equipped to make a real difference.

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Testimonials

["Any business that understands its success comes from offering great service should have Fred Siriex on speed dial.","Fred Siriex talks more sense on how to deliver world-class customer service than anyone else I have ever met!","Fred has been inspirational within our business. He has delivered several seminars that have made our colleagues radically reassess how we provide premium customer service and experience. This is achieved by some brilliantly entertaining storytelling that shows how to achieve that 'magic touch' which makes a customer feel uniquely special. Fred has been the catalyst for how Miele raises the bar in customer service standards."]

["Kate Noakes","Jason Dawe","Dominic Worseley"]

["Director of Concept Development, Pizza Hut","Journalist, Sunday Times","Managing Director, Miele UK"]

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Fred delivers engaging, insightful sessions using entertaining storytelling. He inspires teams to rethink customer service, offering practical advice and a “magic touch” that elevates standards and drives business success.

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