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Overview
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Education
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Raj Kumar

Raj Kumar

Erode

Summary

To pursue a fulfilling career in Bartending, leveraging my diverse skill set for mutual advancement and contributing my acquired expertise within a dynamic, high-performing organization. I aim to apply my knowledge and experience with integrity and professionalism, fostering growth and excellence in the field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Consultant

BarLife
01.2024 - Current
  • Currently serving as a Bar Consultant at Bar Life, actively contributing expertise and guidance to elevate operations and customer experience.
  • Successfully executed three strategic projects, leveraging industry knowledge and innovative solutions to drive growth and enhance profitability.
  • Contact : Mr.Karthick Kumar | +919611409116

Head Bartender

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy one
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • Led as the Head Bartender at Copitas, a prestigious establishment ranked among Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2022 and 2023, achieving rankings of No. 44 and 38 respectively.
  • Responsible for setting the bar standards and crafting weekly cocktail menus aligned with themed brunches at 'Cur8,' the all-day dining restaurant. Additionally, curated a specialized cocktail menu for 'The Collection,' the whiskey bar.
  • Successfully managed and set up the banquet bar for over 100 events, ensuring impeccable service delivery and guest satisfaction."
  • Contact: Mr.Sarath Nair, Beverage Manager.

Sarath.nair@fourseasons.com, +919645669697.

Freelance Bartender and Flair Bartender

Barcraft Bartending Academy
11.2018 - 11.2019

Education

Tulleeho Portal Pvt Ltd -

WSET Level 2 in Spirits
Bengaluru, KA
2021

Tulleeho portals Pvt Ltd -

WSET Level 3 in Wine
Mumbai, India
2019

Barcraft Bartending Academy -

Flair And Mixology Course
Bengaluru, KA
2018

European Bartender School -

Advance Bartending course
Phuket
2018

Kongu arts and Science College -

Bsc Catering science and Hotel Management
Erode, TN
2018

Skills

  • Proficient in Inventory Management for efficient bar operations
  • Skilled in experimenting with new flavors to create innovative cocktails
  • Experienced in Wine and Food Pairing to enhance the overall dining experience
  • Extensive knowledge of a variety of Drink Recipes to cater to diverse preferences
  • Competent in using POS systems, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint for administrative tasks
  • Proficient in Flair Bartending techniques to entertain and engage guests
  • Capable of up-selling to increase revenue and enhance customer satisfaction

Accomplishments

  • Secured the position of 1st runner-up in the Iwai Whiskey Cocktail Competition in Bangalore (2023)
  • Recognized among the Top 100 Bartenders in the World Class Competition in India for both 2022 and 2023.
  • Emerged as the winner of the Cocktail Challenge Competition in 2018 and secured the position of 1st runner-up in 2019 at the Goa Food and Hospitality Expo by European Bartending School.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Bar Consultant

BarLife
01.2024 - Current

Head Bartender

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy one
12.2019 - 12.2023

Freelance Bartender and Flair Bartender

Barcraft Bartending Academy
11.2018 - 11.2019

Tulleeho Portal Pvt Ltd -

WSET Level 2 in Spirits

Tulleeho portals Pvt Ltd -

WSET Level 3 in Wine

Barcraft Bartending Academy -

Flair And Mixology Course

European Bartender School -

Advance Bartending course

Kongu arts and Science College -

Bsc Catering science and Hotel Management
Raj Kumar