Frantisek Sestak

Frantisek Sestak

Work experience in Fisheries

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    The Ritz London

  • Education

    • University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice

      2003 - 2008
      Aquaculture and Management Fisheries & Protection of Waters Merit

      Selection of courses: Chemistry; Ecology; Aquaculture; Limnology; Buildings in fisheries; Ichthyology; Macrophytes; Invertebrates in water; Protection of crustaceans and molluscs; Fish diseases; Fundamentals of genetics and fish reproduction; Nutrition and feeding of fish; Anatomy and physiology of fish.

  • Experience

    • University of South Bohemia, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2008
      Work experience in Fisheries

      Technical Assistant in aquacultureImplementing the legal and regulatory drivers for fish and eel passageKnowledge of health and safety hazards and responsibilities in aquatic fieldworkConducting surveys and species identification (e.g. macrophytes, fisheries and macroinverterbrates)Experience with GISResponsible for quality of water (physical and chem-biology), health of fish, feeding and reproductionConducted environmental impact assessmentsCollected data for my research (Thesis: Comparative study of sterlet’s feeding diets) Show less

    • VSG Slovakia s.r.o.

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2010
      Catering Department Deputy Manager

      Attained people management, recruitment and resource planning skillsImproved client facing skills, including pre-sales and sales activities Developed and strengthened Sommelier skills

    • Alimex Nezvěstice a.s.

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
      Branch Manager (Orchard)

      Headed recruitment, developed HR strategy and improved organisational culture management Led staff to ensure the smooth running of operations in the orchardOversaw effective stock management and inventory control & planning Coordinated warehouse logistics

    • Penny Market s.r.o. Česká republika

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
      Deputy Manager

      Implemented HR strategy and contributed to organisational culture managementManaged Warehouse & Distribution Supervised daily shifts Organised stock management and pricing of grocery productsMotivated team to achieve targets

    • The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

      Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
      Hotel Steward/Supervisor

      Main duties:Ensuring delivery schedules for all orders are managed on the systemAssist in compiling the monthly stock takeConsolidating the current supply baseSourcing new and innovative supplierEnsure that all pricing is competitive with current market pricesReduce food cost without compromising service and quality levelsMonitor and manage food related waste in collaboration with other operational departments

    • Strand Palace Hotel

      May 2015 - Mar 2019
      (Back of House) Supervisor/Purchasing

      Main duties:PurchasingManage and effectively supervise a team of 10 peopleAchieve daily targets: manage stock control, prepare inventory, complete purchase ordersDeliver health and safety training to staffConduct risk assessments in Back of House Provide customer service (mainly dealing with suppliers)Process payroll and related paper workSupport and deliver services to other departments (Accounts, F&B, Maintenance and Housekeeping)Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budgetsMember of the Green Team. In this role I actively identify areas of need and implement changes aimed at minimising the company’s environmental impact and ensuring costs are kept to a minimum. These include: replacing ordinary plastic cups with reusable cups; separating food waste from general rubbish; introducing a Paper Baling Press Machine. Show less

    • Park Plaza Riverbank London

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
      Back of House Manager
    • Conrad London St. James

      Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
      Back of House Manager
    • The Ritz London

      Jul 2024 - now
      Chief Steward
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Food Hygiene and Food Safety