Stefan Zafirovski — International Trainer | Hospitality & Wine Service

Professional profile

Precision, discretion and the culture of true hospitality.

With 8+ years in the wine industry and 10+ years in hospitality, Stefan brings international expertise in fine dining, restaurant management and sommellerie, together with a refined sense of elegance and protocol.

His work spans venue management, service standards, wine programmes and team development—with one aim: to make every guest experience polished, personal and memorable.

8+Years in the wine industry

10+Years in hospitality

5International regions

IVGenerations in hospitality

What I do

Expertise

Professional systems and refined service, tailored to the identity of each venue and the expectations of its guests.

Fine Dining Service

Synchronized, silent and discreet service to exacting international standards.

Wine & Sommellerie

Presentation, opening, decanting, tasting, pairing and confident recommendation.

Wine Lists & Cellars

Curated programmes built as an integrated part of a venue's identity.

Hospitality Training

Practical development in service, etiquette, communication and guest relations.

VIP & Diplomatic Protocol

Personalized, unobtrusive and impeccably coordinated high-profile service.

Selected engagements

International experience

A career shaped by distinct cultures, demanding environments and a shared language of exceptional service.

NorwayClassic Norway Hotels

Wine offering and cellar development, plus staff training in French and American service, guest communication, etiquette and presentation.

CroatiaRijeka · Zagreb · Coast

Fine dining and private clients, wine tastings, winery visits and bespoke gastronomic experiences.

Italy & Middle EastInternational protocol

International protocol, cultural fluency and discreet service across different guest expectations.

San MarinoCaptains Regent

A five-day hospitality programme with curated dining, wine tastings and private dinners for guests of the highest rank.

Exceptional hospitality is recognized in the details—and in the ability to make it all feel effortless.

For teams & venues

Training programmes

Practical, venue-specific development that transforms standards into confident daily performance.

French & American Service

Fine Dining Service

Wine Service

Food & Wine Pairing

Guest Relations

Professional Communication

Etiquette & Manners

VIP & Diplomatic Protocol

Presentation Skills

Upselling & Sales

Gallery

Wine, service & people

From cellar visits and tastings to the details of the table.

Stefan taking notes beside rows of wine bottles in a cellar. — 01Inside the cellar

Stefan seated at a restaurant table set with food and wine glasses. — 02At the table

A bottle of red wine, tasting glasses and a book about wine culture. — 03Wine culture

Stefan standing beside a guest in military dress uniform. — 04Diplomatic encounters

A restaurant table with risotto, white wine and carefully arranged glassware. — 05Food & wine

Stefan in a red jacket with a fellow guest, both holding wine glasses at an event. — 06Wine encounters

Stefan and a guest tasting wine beside oak barrels. — 07A visit to the winery

Three photographs showing wine presentation, a glass of white wine and a bottle at the table. — 08The details of wine service

Stefan holding a wine glass in front of a colorful painting. — 09A moment in hospitality

A bottle and glass of red wine in a snowy outdoor setting. — 10Wine through the seasons

A living legacy

Four generations of hospitality

For Stefan, hospitality is not simply a profession. It is a culture, refined over years and passed from one generation to the next.

Enquiries

Let's create something exceptional.

For training, consulting, wine programmes and bespoke guest experiences.

Phone: +389 70 309 493 Email: info@zafirovskihospitalitytraining.com Connect on LinkedIn ↗North Macedonia · Available internationally