TenderTalk

10 questions for Sara Lema Crespo

I was born and grew up in Madrid. My desire to travel drove me to leave my hometown. In November 2014, I seized an opportunity in Verbier in Valais, where I started working as a waitress at the W Hotel Verbier.

I quickly became fascinated by life in the mountains and fell in love with this extraordinary environment. I have always been very eager to learn and discover new things, which ... Read more ...

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10 questions for Marc Schönholzer

I grew up in Altikon, a small village near Winterthur, and then studied in Zurich. I was already fascinated by the world of bartending during my studies.

I therefore completed online certificate courses to expand my knowledge and skills. I also attended an advanced course in New York where I was able to learn from the best. About the ... Read more ...

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10 questions for Dominik Hänni

What was originally just a part-time job as a barista at Starbucks then developed into an absolute passion and career with the help of an advertisement on Facebook for the EBS (European Bartender School).

I've always loved being creative, though never good with pens or brushes, but all the better behind the bar. My favorite thing to do is to create unique and unusual cocktails for my ... Read more ...

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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 ...

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