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10 questions for Paulina Tkaczyk

My journey into the world of mixology began at a live music event in Poland, where I was helping out behind the bar. A single shake was enough to spark a lasting passion.

Since then, I have trained, worked in bars all over Poland, and became a bar manager at the age of 24. After seven years behind the bar, a lucky turn of events led me to ... Continue reading ...

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10 questions for Sara Lema Crespo

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

I quickly became captivated by life in the mountains and fell in love with this extraordinary environment. I have always been eager to learn and discover new things, which led me to... Continue reading...

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10 questions for Marc Schönholzer

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

That's why I took 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 ... Continue reading ...

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10 questions for Dominik Hänni

What started out as just a side job as a barista at Starbucks turned into a real passion and career thanks to an ad on Facebook for EBS (European Bartender School).

I have always enjoyed being creative, but I have never been good with pens or brushes—however, I am much better behind the bar. I love creating unique and unusual cocktails for my ... Continue reading ...

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Alex Skarlen, Lucy's Flower Shop, Stockholm

I was born in Stockholm but grew up in various places, including Gothenburg and Gotland. I have been drawn to gastronomy my entire 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 ... Continue reading ...

Bar manager at La Réserve Genève

10 questions for Fabien Theisgen

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

I entered the world of bars because I wanted to combine my creativity with authentic interaction with customers. Before my current position, I managed Code for five years... Continue reading...

Deputy Bar Manager at Barfly'z, Zurich

10 questions for Ramon Landolt

I began my career as a chef in a small family restaurant. After completing my military service, I was offered a prestigious position at "The Restaurant" in the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich.

My passion is a love of indulgence and a fascination with the diversity of flavors. I traveled to New York to learn the bar trade. After my return, I became ... Continue reading ...

business talk

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

BAR NEWS publishes 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 come to work every day and drive the company forward? Urs Ullrich: Well, definitely the wide range of fantastic opportunities to work with employees on projects and ideas ... Continue reading ...

Bartender International

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 administration, 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.

Since I didn't really enjoy working at a desk, I decided to continue working as a bartender on the weekends. From my employer's point of view, that wasn't really ... Continue reading ...

Barkeeper Louis Bar in Hotel Montana, Lucerne

10 questions for Andrin Krummenacher

I grew up in Sachseln, Obwalden. I completed my training as a restaurant specialist at the Art Deco Hotel Montana in Lucerne. During my training, I had the opportunity to work at the bar for two months. David Gandert, Barkeeper the Year 2018, completely swept me away with his passion for the bar scene.

When I finished my training, I was first employed as a chef de rang in the hotel's Scala Restaurant. Six months later, a position became available as Barkeeper ... Continue reading ...

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