MEET THE TEAM
Adrian Maier
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Originally from Romania , I moved to Ireland at the age of 16. Prior to starting with Artizan Food in SMBC, I was the General Manager of 31 Lennox, a bustling restaurant in the heart of Portobello. Before this, I was a Manager in Davy Byrnes, a hugely popular Dublin city gastro bar where I worked for 14 years.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry I’m so excited to join the Artizan team at SMBC and I’m looking forward to helping make your workplace food experience the best it can be! Adrian
Valentina Baracetti
Valentina Baracetti
CHEF
Originally from Sardinia in Italy, I moved to Ireland in 2013 to learn English for 1 year, I fell in love with the country and 11 years on I’m still here! I qualified in Culinary Arts in 2005 in Italy, and have experience in all aspects of the professional kitchen. I have special qualifications in bakery, Italian gelato and fruit sculptures and I have worked in various luxury resorts, restaurants, hotels and bakeries in Sardinia.
Prior to working with you here in SMBC I was the Head Chef of the Italian Restaurant "Pronto Cafe" proudly presenting signature Italian dishes using traditional techniques. I’m loving cooking for you all and can’t wait to get to know you. Valentina
Kylde De Vera
BARISTA
Hi I’m Klyde . I’m from the Philippines originally but I moved to Ireland when I was 8. I’m 25 years old and my hobbies include travelling and sports especially playing basketball . I also love to play video games.
In my teens, I’d often go to Starbucks and this is where my passion for coffee first began, I started out by just watching all the various drinks the barista’s would produce. I then worked on expanding my knowledge by watching Youtube videos and got my first Barista position three years ago. Since then my love for coffee has grown and grown and I can’t wait to share it with you all!
Caique Palma
Caique Palma
KITCHEN PORTER
My name is Caíque Palma, I'm Brazilian, , I've been in Ireland for 1 year and 8 months, I came to study English with my wife and we like Ireland and the language and living in Dublin.
In my spare time I like watching football, films and traveling. Looking forward to working with you all! Caique
Natalia Trehubenko
Natalia Trehubenko
CATERING ASSISTANT
Juliana Ricci
Juliana Ricci
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
George Podaru
George Podaru
CATERING ASSISTANT
My name is George Podaru , and I am originally from Romania. I moved to Ireland 12 years ago and I have always worked In hospitality. Before working here for Artizan in SMBC I worked in the Morrison hotel and Urban Picnic.
I love football and fishing and I am really enjoying working with you all here in SMBC. George