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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 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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Martin Hudak, Maybe Sammy, Sidney

I was born in Prešov, Slovakia. My heart has always been in the entertainment industry—whether in theater or on television. I dreamed of becoming a singer or actor, but that seemed like an unattainable goal in Slovakia.

My parents weren't supportive either; they urged me to pursue a career that promised financial security. Nevertheless, I never gave up my passion for singing ... Continue reading ...

Bar Manager, Bateau Rouge Pub

10 questions for Melissa Udry

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

One day, while out with friends, I mentioned that I would love to run a bar like this one. That led directly to a business opportunity, and I opened my first bars... Continue reading...

Barkeeper Kesslers Club Social

10 questions for Marco Murciano

Born and raised in Apulia (Italy), I got involved in the restaurant business at an early age. I graduated from an Italian hotel management school with top marks, for which my uncle rewarded me with a four-week Barkeeper in Thailand.

But then Covid hit and travel restrictions were imposed. I was 19 when I first moved to Switzerland with my girlfriend and took on various jobs. When finally ... Continue reading ...

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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...

Assistant Bar Manager, Clouds Bar Zurich

10 questions for Lukas Zingerle

Lukas Zingerle started working in bars at the age of 19. He is now assistant bar manager at Clouds Bar in Zurich.

I am originally from South Tyrol, Italy, where I graduated from the Bruneck Hotel Management School at the age of 19 and immediately started working in the bar industry. I gained experience through various ... Continue reading ...

Toàn Phan Thanh
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10 questions for Toàn Phan Thanh

Toàn Phan Thanh is the only Barkeeper The Hangout cocktail and tapas bar. Creating cocktails is what he enjoys most about his job.

Born in Nyon, in the canton of Vaud, Toàn Phan Thanh trained as a watchmaker at Rolex. He got the idea Barkeeper become Barkeeper from a friend who was training... Continue reading...

BA NOMU Hamburg 2022
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Dustin Le, Bā Nomu, Hamburg

After numerous interesting and educational jobs, Dustin Le decided to open his own restaurant with a Vietnamese-Japanese bar-restaurant concept. He now manages his third restaurant, Bā Nomu, most of the time, where he promotes "a lively concept - without fixed times for menu changes.

My life I was born and grew up in Bremen. After finishing secondary school, I started a three-year apprenticeship as a hotel specialist at the Hotel zur Post. The training was a mixture of ... Read more ...

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Filip Stránský, AnonymouS Bar, Prague

When I dropped out of school, I decided to do an apprenticeship in the kitchen and in service. In the second year of my apprenticeship, my parents paid for me to attend a Barkeeper workshop. The instructor was Josef Zelenka. I sat in the middle of the bar and watched him shake and stir, and at that moment I realized that this was what I wanted to do.

I was born on May 8, 1990 in Prague. After graduating from school I got a scholarship because I played semi-professional football. Since my father was a building contractor, he wanted me to ... Read more...

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