David Martins
@davidmartins
Experienced hospitality professional dedicated to exceptional customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced and versatile hospitality professional with over 12 years of expertise in high-pressure environments. My career has been defined by my commitment to delivering top-quality service while fostering strong teamwork and customer satisfaction. I have honed my skills in team leadership, operational logistics, and customer relations, ensuring that every guest's needs are met with exceptional care.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, from managing restaurant operations to providing fine dining experiences. My experience includes working as a Digital Trust and Safety Analyst, where I ensured policy compliance and identified potential risks. I have also worked as a Freelance Transcriptionist, delivering high-quality transcription solutions across multiple industries. My dedication to excellence has been recognized in every position I have held, and I continuously strive to enhance my skills and knowledge in the hospitality sector.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Digital Trust and Safety Analyst
Telus Digital
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Reviewed user-generated back-office content, ensuring policy compliance and proactively identified patterns to mitigate potential risks. Maintained updated knowledge of internal guidelines and best practices.
Freelance Transcriptionist
DA Languages
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 (7 months)
Provided expert transcription services for businesses across the UK, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of high-quality transcription solutions. Transcribed audio and video content for multiple industries, including legal, medical, and corporate sectors.
Fine Dining Front of House
The Chestnut Restaurant
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year)
Delivered high-quality customer service with top-notch standards, ensuring each guest's needs and expectations were met with exceptional care and attention. Meticulously prepared all work areas, including the dining room, before service to create a welcoming and elegant atmosphere.
Waiter
The Church Restaurant
Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)
Greeted, seated, and served customers in a high-volume, busy environment, demonstrating extreme attention to the customer to provide the best service. Submitted customer orders to the kitchen using the Restaurant's point-of-sale system and delivered orders efficiently.
Commercial and Consultant
Dacaw – Importer and Distributor
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Performed commercial and consultancy remote functions, importing Portuguese wines to the São Paulo market. Identified wines with commercial potential, negotiated with producers for supply, and supervised transport logistics and licensing requirements.
Management
Restaurante Floresta dos Leitões
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Managed the company's human and financial resources, increasing productivity and quality of customer service through specialized employee training, cost reduction, and strategic planning. Created an atmosphere of excellence for customers, fostering good team spirit, and developed the wine list in harmony with kitchen staff's menus.
Headwaiter
Restaurante Floresta dos Leitões
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Supervised the waitstaff team, emphasizing careful, hygienic presentation and professionalism. Handled customer service and conflict resolution, coordinated reservations and orders, and managed stock control.
Commercial
Bertap Químicos
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Carried out the sale and distribution of chemical products to customers on a part-time basis. Managed sales and delivery operations efficiently.
Waiter
Restaurante Floresta dos Leitões
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Demonstrated astute professionalism with a detailed dedication to customer service. Handled cashier duties and carried out the essential tasks of the service's regular operation as a multitask worker.
Paratrooper
Portuguese Army
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Served as a Paratrooper in special forces, demonstrating discipline and commitment. Participated in specialized military operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITAP
Level 4, Management
Activities and societies: Sociocultural, Economy, Portuguese, Techniques Management, English, Accounting and Taxation, Integration area, Digital Skills, Information and Communication Technologies, Social Media / Microsoft Office / Microsoft Scientific Math Office Word / Google / Excel.
Completed a comprehensive Management program covering sociocultural, economic, and technical management aspects. Gained proficiency in accounting, taxation, and digital skills including social media and Microsoft Office applications.
WSET
Level 2 Award, Wines
Achieved the WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines, demonstrating a foundational understanding of wine knowledge. This certification enhanced expertise in wine tasting and appreciation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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