10 Questions for Arthur Brophy

While he was working in service and in system gastronomy, he didn't think he would ever want to gain a foothold in the bar world. It was only when, back in Geneva, he came into contact with the world of cocktails at the Verre à Monique and later succeeded to the position of manager, that he got his sleeve tugged.

Working in the bar has helped Arthur, who actually describes himself as shy, to gain more self-confidence and it is easier for him to make contact with people here.

The 10 questions

1. Who would you like to serve a drink to?
An English Garden for the British wildlife filmmaker Sir David Attenborough. I have always been interested in animals and nature and grew up vegetarian.

2. The first thing you do when you start working?
I choose a playlist and turn on the music.

3. What do you love about your job?
The contact with the guests and the rush when you have some busy hours.

4. What gets on your nerves the most?
When guests ignore you. For example, when you put a drink down and maybe want to say something about the garnish...

5. A world without social media would be...
I was never the biggest fan, but to stay in touch with different people it's the best. Unfortunately, with social media you lose a lot of authenticity.

6. What was your craziest trip?
With Monkey Shoulder in Greece for a week of workshops and masterclasses. And since we were all Barkeeper , we also drank a bit (laughs).

7. the most unusual cocktail you've ever mixed.
The cocktail on our menu that surprises people the most is the "El Dorado". For this drink we use half a bar spoon of Cenovis liquid seasoning.

8. the last luxury you allowed yourself.
The last two years have been, let's say, interesting, and we didn't really enjoy luxuries (laughs).

9. three qualities to describe you.
I am happy, hospitable and festive.

10. the last 100 francs and only 24 hours left...
I would order an Indian curry at the take-away and watch a film with my wife.