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Mr. Andrew Langford


Contact Details

Lecturer in Food and Beverage Studies
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Shannon Airport
Co. Clare
V14 DP03
T: +353 91 497254
E: andrew.langford@nuigalway.ie
Twitter: @fandbtraining Instagram: @fandbtraining Website: www.fandbtraining.net
 
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Biography

A highly motivated professional with a wealth of Food & Beverage management experience, training and development in the hospitality industry and in education.
Ability to work under intense pressure, use own initiative, and work as part of a cohesive team to achieve challenging objectives.
Proven leadership skills, including managing, training and motivating employees to deliver outstanding customer service.
Strong attention to detail, dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest standards. First-class communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.

Specialties: Development of Digital Media for Education, Food & Beverage Management, Food & Beverage Training, Skills development, Conference & Event Sales and Organisation 

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
IHI - Irish Hospitality Institute Member /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Conference and Events Manager /
Shannon College of Hotel Management Lecturer in Food and Beverage Studies /
The Dorchester Interactive TV Project Manager /
The Peninsula Chicago Room Service Manager /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2002 Shannon College of Hotel Management Diploma International Hotel Management
2021 Wine and Spirit Educational Trust Diploma in Wine and Spirits Wine and Spirits
2012 University of Limerick Masters Degree (Level 9) Digital Media Development for Education
2017 Court of Master Sommelier Certified Sommelier Wine and Beverage Studies

Community Engagement

  Title Type From / To
Other Chief Expert Restaurant Service -WSI 01-JAN-23 /
Other Chief Examiner Restaurant Service WorldSkills International /

Other Activities

  Description

Expert/Judge - Restaurant Service - WorldSkills Ireland Preparing competitors to represent Ireland at Worldskills competitions every 2 years in Restaurant Service. In 2019 Ruairi Grealish achieved 4th place receiving a medallion for excellence. In 2017 Kathlyn Leahy achieve 10th place receiving a medallion for excellence and also gold medal for Best of Nation.

Teaching Interests

My passion lies in teaching Wine and Beverage studies.
I have a keen interest in the use of digital media in practical teaching.  

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2022 F & B1 - Restaurant Service Practical SC1104
2022 Food and Beverage 1 SC1105 Restaurant Theory and Wine Studies
2022 Food & Beverage 2 SC3200 Wine and Beverage Studies
2022 Advanced Beverage Studies SC4131