Head Of Mixology for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Social Media content Creation Brand Training, both face to face and online training for teams across the UK due to COVID restrictions. Connecting with on trade to build strategic partnerships to create new stock listings. Building new partnerships with the off trade to create new stock listings. Building the adaptability of the brand in the current global COVID situation by creating an engaging online training about brand and the category of bitters.

Was a part of the opening team of new site, Swift Shoreditch; all day cocktail and dining experience. Part of the team that restructured the new systems adjusted to COVOD 19 social distancing measures. Gained and understood the ability to constantly adapt SOP’s on a week to week basis with new laws, rules and regulations given to us by government bodies. Was a part of the team that was awarded 33rd on World’s 50 Best Bars 2020

Provided Forbes 5 Star service and great experiences for each guest and developed a rapport with regular guests of the bar and the hotel.Gained extensive knowledge in cocktails, spirits and wine through mentorship and training of Anna Sabastian and the rest of the team.Mentored and trained members of the team through the ‘buddy system’ in the hotel. Effectively trained in food hygiene and handling along with comprehensive understanding of allergy sheets. Cocktail creation for two menus developed for Artesian Bar. Cocktails created for private client and corporate events held within the Langham hotel. Was a part of the team that collected the following accolades:Achieved 48 in World’s 50 Best bars listBar of the year 2019 for Food and Travel Magazine Best Bar Team 2019 UK Imbibe Awards 2019Best Menu at Class Magazine Awards 2019Top 4 Tales of the Cocktail Best International Hotel Bar 2019

Provided exceptional service and experiences for each guest whilst building a long term rapport with regular guests.Gained extensive knowledge in cocktails and spirits through mentorship and training by Iain McPherson. Utilised different upselling techniques as well as assisting guests to feel confident in choosing a bespoke cocktail from the menu. A part of a team that achieved record sales on a week to week basis. Responsible for training new hires on various roles and responsibilities: server/bartender Cocktail development and creation for menus.Implementing new methods and techniques for preparation of homemade ingredients for the cocktail menu.Was a part of the team that collected the following accolade:World’s 50 Best Bars 2018 - Top 100, #61Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar at Tales Of The Cocktail Spirited AwardsTop 4 2017 & Top 10 2018