Fred Sirieix

Fred Sirieix is a television personality and customer service expert who found fame on the hit show First Dates. The suave French maître d'hôtel, or Head Waiter, spent much of his career working in Michelin-starred restaurants, providing only the highest quality service. Armed with decades of experience, perfected his craft as the former General Manager at Galvin at Windows, an award-winning restaurant in London. As a public speaker, Fred provides star-studded anecdotes filled with practical takeaways for customer service, sales and thriving under pressure. 

Fred found fame on Channel 4's First Dates, as the maître d'hôtel. Other ventures include First Dates Abroad, Tried and Tasted: The Ultimate Shopping List, and Million Pound Menu, a testament to his nationwide fame. In 2018, Fred starred in Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip, alongside Gordon Ramsey and Gino D'Acampo. He later stepped into centre stage and hosted his show, Remarkable Places to Eat. In 2023, Fred tested his mental and physical resilience on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, appearing alongside Sam Thompson and Nigel Farage. Putting pen to paper, Fred later published First Dates: The Art of Love in 2016. 

After attending a catering college, one of Fred's first experiences of serving was at London's La Tante Claire. Fred is passionate about improving the standard of future serving staff and so launched a training game named the Art of Service for prospective servers. In 2010, he was a Cateys Manager of the Year award nominee, winning it in 2013. He also won the 2011 National Restaurant Awards Personality of the Year and the 2012 Educator of the Year Award at the Imbibe Awards. He received an honorary degree from the University of West London in 2014. Additionally, Fred founded National Waiters Day in 2006; he is truly committed to the service industry.

With over 25 years of experience, this service guru is in demand on the speaking circuit, particularly as an event facilitator, award host, and after dinner speaker. Informative and enthusiastic, his talks cover topics related to customer service, including communication and motivation. As businesses rely on sales, his insight into consumer behaviour and how to provide a great experience can drastically improve the longevity, profitability, and reputation of a customer-facing business. Hire a celebrity who shares the same passion for sales as your audience.