Hello, I'm Helen.
I’m passionate about classic cocktails and fascinated by spirits and cocktail history. Curious by nature, I also love exploring modern flavours, ingredients and techniques.
CORE STRENGTHS: • Cocktail Structure – Strong understanding of classic builds and the principles of structure and balance • Spirits & Modifiers – Broad knowledge of flavour profiles across spirits, liqueurs, vermouths, aperitivi and amari • Guest Experience – Warm, engaging service with a natural ability to build rapport and put guests at ease • Composure – Calm and organised under pressure, maintaining an efficient workstation throughout
Education
European Bartender School London International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - Nov 2025
Middlesex & Greenwich Universities online BA (Hons) Visual Communication & PGCE (PCET) - Jun 2003
Work experience
Shoreditch House (Soho House) - London, UK Bartender, May 1, 2026 - Aug. 1, 2026
The Chancery Rosewood - Mayfair, London Flexible Events Bartender, Feb. 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
European Bartender School - London, UK International Bartender Course (4 weeks), Nov. 1, 2025 - Dec. 1, 2025
Working Chance, The Hardman Trust, Become - London Third Sector Service & Leadership Roles (previous career), Sept. 1, 2016 - Nov. 1, 2025
Various traditional pubs - Hertfordhsire Earlier bartending experience, Aug. 1, 2000 - April 1, 2003
