Ricardo Gil

F&B professional

Switzerland

About

Hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in premium London venues, high volume bars, fine dining service and large scale event operations. WSET Level 2 certified with Merit. Relocating to Zürich on 15th April 2026. Ready to start in banqueting, bar or F&B service and grow long term within a professional team while improving German. References available upon request.

Experience

  • F&B Sevice Attendant at MITEINANDER AG
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Successfully integrated into Zürich's fast-paced gastronomy scene, contributing to guest retention and building a loyal local clientele. Through delivering attentive and premium service on the floor, I have significantly contributed to the venue's positive online reputation, including receiving outstanding, personalised five-star Google reviews from customers explicitly mentioning my name and service excellence.

  • Events Bartender at Barty GmbH
    May 2026 - May 2026 · 1 mo

    On-call shift. Executed a high-profile, 12-hour private gala event in Lucerne for a UHNWI client and his 80 exclusive guests. Adapted to operational needs by reinforcing the wine service during peak dinner hours to support the floor team. Transitioned to managing premium bar operations and mixology until 2:00 AM, followed by coordinating the breakdown, inventory packing, and post-event logistics. This intense shift demonstrated my high endurance, versatility, and strict compliance with luxury service standards under pressure.

  • Event Manager at Womack
    Aug 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Fixed term at Santa Clarita Restaurant for Christmas seasons 2024 and 2025, from August to January. • Coordinated Christmas season events for private and corporate clients • Assisted with the creation of the cocktail menu for the festive period • Supplier coordination and event setup according to standards • Supervised temporary FOH staff during high volume services and private events • Supervised the full service for a Qatar Airways private’s conference

  • Entrepreneurship at TECH FUTURA
    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 · 10 mos

    • Established a UK events agency for international conferences between UK and Spain • Managed all legal setup, branding, and supplier negotiations • Coordinated a professional tech conference, including venue scouting, marketing and speaker recruitment • Maintained direct communication with clients, speakers and external stakeholders throughout planning stages

  • Honourable Artillery Company (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
    • Event Manager
      Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Event Supervisor
      Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 · 7 mos