Paulo de Tarso Part 1: From New York to London – The Making of a Maître D

In this premiere episode we sit with Paulo de Tarso, a distinguished hospitality leader whose journey spans continents and iconic restaurants. We trace how his early start in New York and Los Angeles shaped his passion for hospitality, what the role of a maître d’ really involves – from welcoming guests and managing front-of-house teams to creating memorable service moments – and how that skillset propelled him into London’s fine-dining scene. Paulo reflects on key moments at The Wolseley, Scott’s Mayfair and Bar Boulud, where he worked with names like Daniel Boulud and built a reputation that would define his approach to service excellence.