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Alex Skarlen, Lucy's Flower Shop, Stockholm

I was born in Stockholm but grew up in different places, including Gothenburg and Gotland. I have been drawn to gastronomy all my life.

It was my dream to work in this industry from an early age, but I wasn't allowed to start until I was sixteen. I inherited this dream from my family, as my ... Read more ...

Bar manager at La Réserve Genève

10 questions for Fabien Theisgen

I grew up in Strasbourg, a city that passed on its love of conviviality and good food to me. I have always been passionate about the art of cooking, but I missed the direct contact with customers.

I got into the world of bars because I wanted to combine my creativity and authentic interaction with customers. Before my current position, I managed the Code ... Read more ...

Deputy bar manager at Barfly'z, Zurich

10 questions for Ramon Landolt

I started my career as a chef in a small family restaurant. After my military service, I got a prestigious job at "The Restaurant" in the Dolder Grand Hotel Zurich.

The love of enjoyment and the fascination for the variety of flavors are my passion. I traveled to New York to learn the bar trade. After my return, I was ... Read more ...

Business talk

In conversation with Urs Ullrich, owner of Paul Ullrich AG, Münchenstein

BAR NEWS presents portraits of people from the beverage industry at irregular intervals. Today Urs Ullrich, owner and managing director of Paul Ullrich AG, Ullrich - Passion for liquids.

BAR NEWS: What motivates you to be in the business every day and drive the company forward? Urs Ullrich: Yes, certainly the many fantastic creative opportunities to develop projects and ideas with the employees.

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Vijay Mudaliar, Native and Analogue, Singapore

I was born and raised in Singapore. I originally started working behind the bar to make ends meet while studying business, but it was never a full-time job for me and I liked it that way. After graduating, I worked in office jobs at companies and start-ups.

As I didn't really like working at a desk, I decided to continue working as a bartender on the weekends. From my employer's point of view, this wasn't really ... Read more ...

Barkeeper the Louis Bar in the Hotel Montana, Lucerne

10 questions for Andrin Krummenacher

I grew up in Sachseln, Obwalden. I completed my training as a catering specialist at the Art Deco Hotel Montana in Lucerne. During my training, I was able to work at the bar for two months. David Gandert, Barkeeper of the year 2018, totally swept me off my feet with his passion for the bar scene.

When I finished my training, I was initially employed as Chef de Rang in the hotel's Scala Restaurant. Six months later, there was a vacancy as Barkeeper in ... Read more ...

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Martin Hudak, Maybe Sammy, Sidney

I was born in Prešov, Slovakia. My heart always beat for the entertainment industry - be it in the theater or on television. I dreamed of becoming a singer or actor, but that seemed to be an unattainable goal in Slovakia.

My parents were not in favor of this either; they rather urged me to take up a profession that promised financial security. Nevertheless, I never gave up my passion for singing ... Read more ...

Bar manager Bateau Rouge Pub

10 questions for Melissa Udry

I am Valaisan and a trained chef. I come from Nendaz, a ski resort in central Valais. Before I got into the bar scene, I worked as a chef in a gourmet restaurant in Mézière VD.

One day on the way out I said in a conversation that I would like to run a bar like this. So it went straight into business and I opened my first ... Read more ...

Barkeeper at Kesslers Club Social

10 questions for Marco Murciano

I was born and grew up in Puglia (Italy) and worked in the hospitality industry from an early age. I completed my training at an Italian hotel management school with top marks, for which my uncle rewarded me with a 4-week Barkeeper course in Thailand.

But then came Covid and the travel bans. I was 19 years old when I first moved to Switzerland with my girlfriend and accepted various jobs. When I finally ... Read more ...

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Pawel Rodaszynski, El Koktel, Warsaw

I was born in Łódź and grew up in a small town called Chodzież in Poland. I studied journalism and also trained as a radio presenter, but in order to earn my own money alongside my studies, I started as a radio host. Barkeeper to work in clubs.

After several years of wandering around Poland (Piła, Bydgoszcz, Łódź, Wrocław) as well as stays in Spain and Belgium, I finally moved to Warsaw to become more serious as a cocktail maker.Barkeeper to work and my ... Continue reading...

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