Your job is pretty glamorous. Is there a not-so-pretty side to it?
Bartending was my calling and I’m fortunate to be able to do something I love. If I really had to pick something, I would say the long hours take a toll. The job can be very physically demanding and late nights can be challenging.
What did you want to be when you were younger?
When I was a kid I wanted to be a professional basketball player.
Why do you think the alcohol industry is so male-dominated?
I think a lot of trades are male dominant, not just bartending. That being said, there has been a rise in female bartending talent and influential names in the industry, like Singapore’s Aubrey Sim and Julie Reiner from the US.
Words of advice for someone who’s interested in pursuing a career like yours?
Understand that this job has some amazing perks, but do not forget how much work is required on a daily basis to be a good employee, co-worker, bartender and then competitor.
The number one unspoken rule among bartenders is…
I can’t tell you, only bartenders know.
