Hello, I'm Behzad.
I specialize in bar program development that blends technical precision with storytelling, designing cocktails that spark conversation, evoke memories, and define a venue’s identity.
I design beverage experiences that can be beyond the menus — combining sustainable mixology, structured creativity-design-concept, believes in KPI accountability framework, solutions in training & SOP systems.(VISION) My approach focuses on building scalable beverage programs where training, consistency, and performance are embedded into every service step while they are describing their stories and concepts.(I BELIEVE) My foundation includes an Associate’s Degree in Hotel Management from ICC Luxury College & University, professional training at the European Bartender School, Iran Coffee academy and MBA studies commencing at SBS College Singapore in the meantime (LEARNING) In 2026, I joined Waldorf Astoria Platte Island, as Head Mixologist, driving the vision and execution of a luxury beverage program across diverse outlets and guest experiences. I develop innovative, story-driven cocktails while leading operations, mentoring teams, and ensuring exceptional standards of service. Focused on creativity, precision, and impact, I create signature beverage concepts that elevate the guest journey and deliver consistently refined, memorable experiences.(EXPERIENCES) This chapter of my career reflects a long-term commitment to hospitality excellences as I believe— combining creativity, education, and disciplined systems to build beverage programs that perform with purpose & passion DAY BY DAY when needs to make sense through. (MOMENTUM) Ten insights to define my career: 1. Hospitality is a vision, not a task. 2. Perfect service is designed, not improvised. 3. Top bars don’t follow trends — they build identity. 4. Concept comes before cocktail. 5. Sustainability is discipline, not decoration. 6. How you represent yourself defines your venue. 7. Experience is created before the guests arrives. 8. Small details build unforgettable memories. 9. A bar is not an ending—it’s a memory in motions. 10. If it feels unique, it was engineered normally.
Education
EBS Phuket online Mixology course 2 days - Mar 2023
European Bartender School London International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - Aug 2022
WFA online Flair bartending - Jun 2022
European Bartender School Phuket International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - May 2022
European Bartender School Phuket International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - May 2022
Akimba school online Fingers roll vo2 Online - Dec 2021
ebsonlineacademy online The Essential of Bartending - Sep 2021
ebsonlineacademy online Advanced bartender course - Sep 2021
ebsonlineacademy online Tiki cocktail course - Sep 2021
Akimba school online Mixology Course 6 months - Jun 2021
Iran coffee academy online Barista intermediate_Sensory Foundation - May 2020
Akimba school online Flairology - Sep 2019
Work experience
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island - Platte Island Head Mixologist, Feb. 1, 2026 - None
Msocial Phuket - Phuket, Thailand Head Mixologist, March 1, 2024 - None
Artisan - Phuket, Samui Bar Manager, Oct. 1, 2023 - Feb. 1, 2024
Socialtel Koh Samui, the Powder room - Socialtel Koh Samui Beverage Manager, Aug. 1, 2022 - Oct. 1, 2023
Reval Restaurant - Isfahan,Iran Mixologist (Seasonal project), Nov. 1, 2021 - Feb. 1, 2022
Willgrill - Isfahan,Iran Head Bartender Willsgrill Restaurant, Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 1, 2021
Bode Cafe - Tehran, Iran Head barista (Bode Café), Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 1, 2020
Aseman Haftom- Hotel Azaran - Esfahan,Iran Outlet manager, Jan. 1, 2019 - Dec. 1, 2019
International Bartender Course (4 weeks)
Grade B Phuket - May 2022
International Bartender Course (4 weeks)
Grade None London - Aug 2022