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Some people arrive in hospitality through management.
Some arrive through the floor.

Today, we’re joined by someone who has built his career step by step — service by service — through some of the most demanding rooms in the world.

Aurélien Mouren is Venue Director at The MAINE Mayfair — a room that is consistently full, high-energy, and unforgiving if standards slip.

But that position is built on years in service.

Starting in Paris — Buddha Bar and Costes — learning rhythm and expectation early.

Then Jean-Georges in New York — a shift into precision and global standards.

Back to Paris.
Then London.

Mews of Mayfair.
Roka Charlotte Street — one of the most disciplined dining rooms in the city.

Then into scale.

Sea Containers.
Soho House.
Shangri-La — overseeing food and beverage at hotel level.

Then into some of London’s most high-pressure, high-expectation rooms.

Coya Mayfair.
Park Chinois.

And now — The MAINE.

Different cities. Different formats.
But the same constant — the room is full, and the standard has to hold.

Aurélien, welcome to NO RESERVATION.