1. I am a product oriented and quality focused bar manager,
with more than 10 years of experience in the trade. I have
successfully developed, opened and managed some of the
best regarded Restaurants & Cocktail bars in Dubai, while
continuously developing an elegant mastery of mixology
and craft cocktails. The awarded success of these ventures
is proof that I possess a thorough understanding of sales
activities, impeccable personal strengths and extensive
knowledge of hospitality etiquette.
Cocktail Kitchen | 02.2016 - 12.2016
Bar Manager
With true hospitality at its heart Cocktail Kitchen
is Dubai’s most popular high volume cocktail bar.
⡴⡴ Developed the in-house beverage list &
bespoke cocktail menus for ongoing events.
⡴⡴ Managed day-to-day operations along with
administering back of house systems such as
purchasing, accounts and cost control.
⡴⡴ Talent management, training and developing
of the service team.
Karma Kafé | 01.2013 - 05.2015
Bar Manager
Most awarded Fine Dining Pan-Asian restaurant in
Dubai, inspired by Raymond Vishan the creator of
Buddha Bar Worldwide.
⡴⡴ Comprehensive management of the bar operations
⡴⡴ Developed the beverage list together with a
signature cocktail menu
⡴⡴ Implemented a back of house SOP and POS
Graduated from Maison Bartender Training Program by
Pernod Ricard in partnership with L’Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
Tonique Consultancy | 05.2015 - 02.2016
Head of Beverage Development
⡴⡴ Tailor designed cocktail menus and managed the
beverage operations for large scale events such as:
~ Tonique Lounge in Abu Dhabi F1 Circuit,
~ House of Elyx in Art of Dubai Festival, Fashion
~ Forward in Design District Dubai.
⡴⡴ Together with a team of experts worked on
setting up bars, implement systems of service
and trainings, with clients such as Jas Hospitality
Dubai, Atlantis Hotel Dubai, Zaya Nurai Island
Abu Dhabi.
Asia Asia Restaurant
Pre-opening Consultant
⡴⡴ Designed the currently awarded ecclectic
signature cocktail menu and beverage list.
⡴⡴ Implemented the training program for pre-
opening team.
⡴⡴ Developed the bartenders’ manual and standards
of service.
summary
work experience
expertise
Valentin iulian
experienced bar manager
& beverage expert
t: +971 56 127 1468 | e: chituvalentin@gmail.com | @valentiniulian