Daniel Pereyra

Experienced Restaurant Manager & Sommelier with over 18 years in the global Food & Beverage industry, including fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, and both commercial and private aviation. Trained as a chef and front-of-house professional at Michelin-starred establishments and S.Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants, as well as five-star hotels across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers (Certified Level, Advanced Candidate), ASI Level 1, WSET L3 and Savoy London Butler Academy, bringing a deep expertise in wine service, hospitality, and guest experience.

I am a passionate Restaurant Manager & Sommelier with over 18 years of experience in the global Food & Beverage industry, spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and private aviation across Europe, America, and Asia. My career has taken me through some of the world's most renowned establishments, where I have honed my skills in wine service, guest experience, and team leadership.

As a Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, ASI Level 1), I have managed extensive wine programs, developed curated beverage menus, and trained teams to deliver exceptional service. I also co-founded the Northern Sommelier Club, a network dedicated to supporting beverage professionals across the UK.

Beyond restaurants, I have experience in private aviation, having worked as Head of State Airline Inflight Culinary Operations in Saudi Arabia and as a Butler for Etihad Airways, delivering bespoke service in The Residence, the most exclusive luxury suite in commercial aviation.

My background as a trained chef includes working in some of the world’s best kitchens, such as Noma, Mirazur, and Mugaritz, which has deepened my understanding of food and wine pairings. I am always looking for opportunities to bring my expertise, passion, and creativity to new challenges in hospitality.

WINE & HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

1. Court of Master Sommelier | London | Certified Sommelier | 2024 (Adv Candidate, Exam date TCB)
2. ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale) | London | Level 1 | 2024
3. WSET | London | WSET Level 3 in Wines – Theory Merit and Tasting Distinction | 2023
4. Écolehôtelière de Laussane | certificate in hospitality service | KSA |2021
5. Savoy Hotel Butler Academy | London | Butler | 2017
6. C.E.G.A | Caracas, Venezuela | NVQ Level 4 in Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts | 2006

CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES IN HOSPITALITY.

• Six Seconds, Emotionalintelligent program | KSA | 2021
• École Duccase, The art of plaiting, Paris, 2021| KSA| 2021
• Food and Beverage Manager- Etihad AirwaysAcademy | UAE| 2017
• Cabin Crew “Inflightchef training”. EtihadAirways Academy | UAE| 2015