Hello, I'm Max.
Have a neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality, efficient, observant and knowledgeable. Interested in culinary, whether it is mixology either it is gastronomy, very passionate about working behind the bar. instagram: surkov_m
As a devoted and certified Bartender and Barista, I have a broad product knowledge and more than ten years experience in the field, both at sea and on the land. I was very lucky to visit more than 80 countries while I’ve worked on Cruise ships and I’ve learned how to satisfy all the needs of high-end customers and guests. Throughout five years I’ve done five contracts travelling the world, exploring new people and places, visiting world famous bars and venues becoming more acknowledged about different drinking cultures while sharing the passion with other employees and customers on the Cruise ships. Now I found it relatively easy to entertain any customer that walks into the bar. I’m very good communicator and have sold more alcohol than any bartender at sea :) Also as a good entertainer, I’ve acquired basic working flair skills that are able to awe guests while creating an attractive drinking environment. With my experiences, knowledge, passion, enthusiasm and optimistic personality, I have the confidence to walk into any bar and start selling, sharing and communicating with customers from the first minute. My main goals are service and hygiene standards, sales techniques, product knowledge, personal efficiency and certainly guest’s satisfaction.
Education
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) online Wine and Basics of Degustation - May 2019
European Bartender School Rome International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - Nov 2017
European Bartender School Rome Barista Course (5 days) - Nov 2017
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) online Barista Skills - Nov 2017
International Bartender Center “Planet Z” online Bartender course - Apr 2012
Odessa Technical College online Computer Science - Sep 2007
Work experience
Forsage Dance & Night Club - Odessa, Ukraine Barback, Feb. 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
M\V Magellan “Cruise and Maritime Voyages” - UK/Western Europe/Worldwide Asst. Waiter/Busboy, Feb. 1, 2015 - Feb. 1, 2016
M\V Marco Polo “Cruise and Maritime Voyages” - UK/Western Europe/Worldwide Deck Steward\Bar Boy, May 1, 2016 - Nov. 1, 2016
M\V Magellan “Cruise and Maritime Voyages” - UK/Western Europe/Asia Bar Waiter, Dec. 1, 2016 - Oct. 1, 2017
The Fitz - Odessa, Ukraine Bartender, May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
M/V Celebrity Edge “Celebrity Cruises” - Europe/Caribbean/United States Barista, Oct. 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
M/V Celebrity Edge “Celebrity Cruises” - Europe/Caribbean/United States Bartender, Aug. 1, 2019 - Feb. 1, 2020
Boffo Gallery Bar - Odessa, Ukraine Bartender, June 1, 2020 - Oct. 1, 2020
M/V Celebrity Summit - United States Bartender, Nov. 1, 2020 - None
M/V Celebrity Summit - United States Bartender, Sept. 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Barista Course (5 days)
Grade None Rome - Nov 2017