Robert Smael

Robert Smael has a diverse work experience in various industries. Robert started their career as a Host at Theater de Lievekamp in 2002 and worked there until 2008. In 2008, they joined Radisson SAS (BLU) Hotel London Stansted Airport as a Trainee Housekeeping, Front-Office & Night Auditing. Robert then worked at Theater De Lievekamp again, first as an Assistant F&B Manager from 2008 to 2011, and then as a Facility Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. After that, they worked as a Conference & Banqueting Supervisor and later as a Conference & Banqueting Senior Supervisor at Pullman Hotels & Resorts from 2013 to 2015.

In 2015, Robert Smael also started working as a Freelance Photographer. Robert then joined the Royal Court Theatre, where they held various positions. Robert started as a Deputy Bar & Kitchen Manager from 2015 to 2017, and then as a Bar & Kitchen Manager from 2018 to 2020. From 2020 to 2022, they worked as a Catering & Operations Manager, focusing on adjusting the operations and teams during the pandemic. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Operations and Sustainability at the Royal Court Theatre.

Additionally, Robert Smael was a Creative at Hogeschool Zuyd and several other companies from 2009 to 2013. Robert also volunteered at Scouting Ussen from 2000 to 2010. In 2009, they were a speaker at the Koninklijke Horeca Nederland conference.

Overall, Robert Smael has extensive experience in various roles within the hospitality and entertainment industries, demonstrating their versatility and adaptability.

Robert Smael's education history begins with their attendance at Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences from 2005 to 2009. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the field of study of Hospitality Industry at Maastricht Hotel Management School. From 2007 to 2013, Robert attended JBR and earned the title of Emergency Response Officer (BHV). Additionally, they attended Titus Brandsma Lyceum from 1997 to 2003, completing their grammar school education. Robert also obtained Level 2 certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, although specific details about the start and end years are not provided.

Furthermore, Robert Smael possesses several additional certifications. Robert obtained Mental Health First Aider certification from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England in July 2022. In December 2021, they received Food Safety Level 3 certification from Highfield. In October 2021, they obtained Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification from Theamata First Aid. Additionally, in April 2021, Robert acquired ACT E-learning certification from Highfield. Prior to these certifications, they obtained Level 3 Legionella Control for Responsible Persons certification from Goodwater Ltd in June 2019. In February 2018, they achieved WSET Level 2 certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Finally, they became a Personal Licence holder from Westminster City Council in September 2015.