Filippos Sestakof
Summary
Experienced Fine Dining Supervisor with 17 years in the hospitality industry, beginning in Corfu and advancing through roles in London. Developed skills as a head waiter at Southplace Hotel and currently oversee fine dining operations at Baxterstorey. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing guest experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fine Dining Supervisor
BaxterStorey
12.2025 - Current
- Executed consistent duties at the same location for a new catering service
Fine Dining Superivor
Compass Group UK & Ireland
London
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the dining area, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Managed inventory, placed orders for supplies, and monitored stock levels to maintain optimal operational flow.
- Managed food and beverage inventory by counting stock counts daily and ordering low-stock supplies when required.
- Educated staff members on procedural and menu changes.
- Wrote and submitted daily and monthly reports to keep operations manager and directors fully informed of all issues.
- Coordinated with the kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Managed inventory levels to optimise stock availability and minimise overstock situations.
- Monitored alcohol consumption and kept operation in line with legal service requirements.
- Managed special dietary requests and food allergy concerns, liaising with kitchen staff to provide safe and satisfying dining experiences.
- Supervised food service operations, ensuring timely preparation and presentation of dishes according to menu specifications.
Service Team: Hospitality
Baxterstorey
City of London
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service, promptly responding to requests and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Warmly greeted and seated visitors within target timeframe, enhancing guest experience.
- Delivered great service by being adaptable, using initiative and communicating with a diverse range of people.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in dining and kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Arranged housekeeping and maintenance services for guests.
- Working as Hospitality host at Pwc 7 More London my duties were:
Events Waiter - Events Head Waiter
South Place Hotel, D&D
City of London
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided fine dining service to guests, ensuring an elegant atmosphere.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Managed drinks reception, serving beverages and engaging with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Prepared and served refreshments to guests, ensuring timely and efficient service during events.
- Suggested menu items and related beverages matching guest preferences.
- Inspected tables before guest arrival, maintaining establishment high-quality standards.
- Polished bar glasses and cutlery, maintaining excellent bar presentation.
- Stocked and maintained silverware, linens and condiments.
- Helped bar staff prepare garnishes and restock inventory before service.
- Operated POS register to input orders and process customer payments.
- Fulfilled guest requests to improve their overall experience.
- Serve food and drinks.
- Showing the customers their private rooms.
- Working as a Events Waiter my duties were:
Waiter - Head waiter
Grecotel Eva Palace
Corfu
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Greeted customers upon arrival and escorted them to their tables, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Giving out menus and taking orders for food and drink.
- Serving food and drinks.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Processed customer bill payments efficiently, contributing to a smooth and timely dining experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of tables throughout service to enhance guest experience.
- Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and ready dining rooms for service.
- Monitored current culinary trends and dietary requirements to provide informed recommendations and enhance customer satisfaction.
- The departments I worked for were The main restaurant, the room service, and the à la carte menu restaurant.
Education
Organisation of Tourism Education and Training -
Corfu Business School
Corfu, Greece10-2010
Skills
- Time management
- Food and beverage knowledge
- Menu planning
- Event coordination
- Front desk operations
- Food service
- Stock level monitoring
- Customer service
- Time management
- Supervisory skills
- Decision making
- Computer literacy
- Professionalism
- Food and beverage knowledge
Languages
Greek
Russian
English
Custom
References available upon request
Certification
- WSET LEVEL 2
Hobbies and interests
- 🎮 Geek and gamer extraordinaire
- 🍥 Big anime fan
- 🎶 Music enthusiast — hitting up venues that vibe with 90s-00s beats
Timeline
Fine Dining Supervisor
BaxterStorey
12.2025 - Current
Fine Dining Superivor
Compass Group UK & Ireland
03.2022 - 11.2025
Service Team: Hospitality
Baxterstorey
11.2018 - 03.2022
Events Waiter - Events Head Waiter
South Place Hotel, D&D
07.2016 - 11.2018
Waiter - Head waiter
Grecotel Eva Palace
05.2012 - 10.2015
Organisation of Tourism Education and Training -
Corfu Business School