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Francisco Mendes is an accomplished chef with extensive experience in various culinary roles. Currently serving as a chef at Bullguer since March 2019, Francisco previously held roles as a first cook and sous-chef on leading cruise lines, including Viking Cruises and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Notable positions included head cook aboard the tourist vessel Douro Azul and providing high-profile dining services to international representatives. Francisco's culinary journey began with foundational roles at prestigious hotels in the Algarve region. Educationally, Francisco holds a degree in Portuguese and Spanish from Faculdade IBRA, complemented by professional culinary training from Escola Profissional Alternacia.