Hello, I'm Oliver.
I am excited to explore new work and opportunities in London, having graduated from University. Outside of work, I enjoy reading and writing; and work part-time with a local youth theatre, encouraging children's artistic development.
Bartending has been a significant and rewarding passion in my adult life. In 2019, I qualified from the European Bartender School in London and then worked in Camden until before the pandemic. Before then, however, I developed an interest in the elegant and fascinating craft of cocktails. I began teaching myself skills through reading, for instance, Dale Degroff's 'The Craft of the Cocktail' and Salvatore Calabrese's 'The Art of the Cocktail', and also online resources. From teaching my friends and family how to make some of our favourite cocktails, to hosting private events also; and, making lasting connections both with co-workers and customers, cocktail making has rewarded me in a vast number of ways. During the pandemic, I even created a short instructional video series to continue practising myself, and to teach others in an entertaining way. Now I am excited to be looking for new opportunities, to enhance and further my knowledge and experience in this industry.
Education
European Bartender School London International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - Jul 2019
The University of Nottingham online English - Sep 2018
Work experience
Near and far - Near and far Bartender, June 1, 2019 - Jan. 1, 2020
London Cocktail Club, Oxford Street - London Cocktail Club, Oxford Street Barback (work experience), July 13, 2019 - July 14, 2019
Spoon Guru - London Digital Researcher, June 1, 2016 - Aug. 1, 2016
The Princess of Shoreditch - London Bartneder, Dec. 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Freelance - London Bartneder, June 1, 2022 - Aug. 1, 2022
