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In La Cala de Mijas he is known for his warmth, professionalism, and personal touch. Andrew Figaro is what they know him by.
‘We are open every day, all year round, because our customers come back again and again,’ Says the Hungarian born manager of Figaro in La Cala de Mijas. ‘They say, we came because you were recommended. Oh, Andrew must you be! They are there for the food. We have a different approach.
Andrew has spent 18 years in Spain and brings his hospitality experience from Hungary, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
In a busy restaurant at the edge of Lake Balaton he started working as a teenager, constantly learning. He worked in Switzerland for a Michelin-starred hotel and a French high-end hotel chain. ‘I’ve built my own system from the places I’ve worked. How service should be performed. I teach my waiters and record videos on how to decant a bottle of wine or how to make the best wine recommendation.
‘When we open, we are ‘on air’ and forget everything else out there. Focussing, concentrating. Customer is everything.
Andrew is a key part of Figaro. He tests recipes, checks for food intolerances, and ensures that the customer gets the best service.
Meet Andrew at Figaro, Calle Ronda, 34, La Cala de Mijas.
