Hello, I'm Sarah.
Friendly Canadian, working in the Pacific for 7 years, with a passion for exceptional guest experiences, creative cocktails, & the craft of hospitality.
My experience spans luxury resort hospitality, high-volume bar operations, cocktail development, and team leadership. I have worked in fast-paced environments serving 600+ guests per day, led teams of up to nine staff, and developed the skills to balance consistency, efficiency, and personalised guest service. My key areas of experience include: * Cocktail development: Designing seasonal and signature menus, developing flavour combinations, and working with infusions, fat-washing, clarification, shrubs, tinctures, and pre-batching. * Bar operations: Stock control, ordering, inventory management, cost control, preparation systems, and maintaining consistency during high-volume service. * Leadership and training: Leading shifts, onboarding and mentoring staff, coordinating teams, maintaining standards, and supporting a positive working environment. * Luxury guest experience: Delivering attentive, knowledgeable, and personable service in premium hospitality settings while adapting to an international clientele. * Coffee and beverage service: Barista experience, coffee preparation, and an understanding of quality and consistency across different beverage programmes.
Education
European Bartender School Barcelona Advanced Bartending Course - Oct 2026
European Bar School International Bartending (4 week course) online Bartending - Jul 2026
Auckland Barista Academy online Hospitality - Apr 2023
Queens University online Master of Arts - Sep 2015
Algoma University online Bachelor of Arts - Sep 2011
Work experience
Te Arai Links - New Zealand Bar Lead, Nov. 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Salty Beer Garden - Salty Beer Garden Bartender, Oct. 1, 2023 - Aug. 1, 2024
The Copper Bean Cafe - Bruce Mines, Canada Cafe Manager, Sept. 1, 2020 - Oct. 1, 2022
Barkly Homestead - Northern Territory, Australia Bartender, Oct. 1, 2019 - Jan. 1, 2020
