Miguel Caramelo
Cheltenham,Gloucestershire
Summary
In Portugal, I worked in the film industry, gaining experience in directing, casting and other areas of production. Since moving to the UK, I have worked in hospitality, drawing on my experience of teamwork and managing others to deliver excellent service in respected restaurants in Brighton. I maintain high professional standards, am loyal and intuitive taking pride in outstanding customer service. My multilingual skills are an asset to communicate effectively in a popular tourist destinations.
During my time in the restaurant industry, I have developed strong knowledge of fresh produce, particularly within British and Mediterranean cuisine. In my spare time, I volunteer in gardening projects and community food gardens.
I played professional water polo for more than 15 years and was part of a team that won the Portuguese Water Polo championships. I continue to swim regularly to maintain my fitness and wellbeing.
Overview
4
4
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Prep Chef
Canham & Sons Butcher and Deli
Brighton, East Sussex
2025.10 - 2026.07
- Prepared cold and hot food for customers, ensuring adherence to shop standards.
- Maintained stock levels to support consistent customer service.
- Prepared vegetables, meats, and sauces to ensure shop availability of essential items.
Restaurant head waiter / duty manager
VIP Brighton
Brighton, East Sussex
2023.09 - 2025.09
- Coordinated bookings and table plan daily during busy service periods to optimise dining flow.
- Took orders and delivered food to tables, enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service.
- Manage bar by preparing drinks and cocktails for service.
- Prepare and deliver cold dishes, maintaining consistent presentation standards.
- Executed cash-out procedures and completed cleaning tasks to prepare for next-day service.
Restaurant Manager
Riddle and Finns
Brighton, East Sussex
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Managed shifts by coordinating tasks and maintaining customer service standards.
- Monitored restaurant flow to support smooth service delivery for customers.
- Coordinated booking system to efficiently manage reservations and accommodate walk-in arrivals.
- Oversaw daily cash-out activities and coordinated cleaning to maintain operational readiness for next-day service.
Senior Casting Director
Quick Casting
Portugal, Lisbon
2017.01 - 2020.10
- Direct castings for national and international advertisements and short films.
- Reviewed director scripts to identify content aligned with casting requirements
- Selected actors and directed performances to achieve optimal outcomes
- Maintain direct contact with advertisement directors during selection for final approval.
- Executed street casting initiatives to source diverse talent for upcoming advertisements
Education
A-Levels - Audio and Video
Val do Rio - School of Audio Visual
Portugal 2004.09 - 2007.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema
ETIC - School of Arts
Lisbon - Portugal 2008.09 - 2010.07
Skills
- Waiter / Head Waiter
- Restaurant Manager
- Fresh food knowledge
- Wine knowledge
- Multilingual communication
- Cinema Direction
Affiliations
- Cinema
- Swimming
- Gardening
- Fishing
Languages
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Timeline
Prep Chef
Canham & Sons Butcher and Deli
2025.10 - 2026.07
Restaurant head waiter / duty manager
VIP Brighton
2023.09 - 2025.09
Restaurant Manager
Riddle and Finns
2021.03 - 2023.07
Senior Casting Director
Quick Casting
2017.01 - 2020.10
Certificate of Higher Education - Cinema
ETIC - School of Arts
2008.09 - 2010.07
A-Levels - Audio and Video
Val do Rio - School of Audio Visual
2004.09 - 2007.07