Raffaele joins Edrington UK and its rising advocacy group that welcomed a brand new ‘Head of Advocacy’ earlier within the yr, coming from The Berkeley Lodge the place he was Bars Supervisor for The Blue Bar and The Berkeley Bar & Terrace.
“My love and fervour for Japanese tradition and the Japanese strategy to bartending was first ignited on the Asian-inspired institutions I labored at, comparable to Park Chinois and Hakkasan. The chance to construct on this and be an advocate for the artwork of Japanese bartending is a dream come true,” Raffaele stated.
In addition to representing the Suntory manufacturers at commerce, press and shopper occasions, Raffaele will even play a task in championing Japanese tradition and bartending methods throughout the UK, showcasing the Home of Suntory’s heritage.
Andrea Montague, head of advocacy at Edrington UK stated: “Raffaele is the best candidate for the position, having labored in a few of London’s extremely revered institutions, he has the right mixture of expertise between tradition and status to champion our numerous Home of Suntory portfolio.“
With bartender engagement additionally an important ingredient of the position, Raffaele shall be taking ahead The Home of Suntory advocacy program, Dojo, into 2023 and past.
Raffaele began his profession in Italy, the place he studied resort administration and meals and beverage science as he went on to complete his research at bartending and aptitude college ‘World Up’. Along with his WSET Wine & Spirit {qualifications}, Raffaele has accomplished a Sake coaching at Hakassan in 2014, in addition to an Aspiring Chief Program at The Maybourne Group in 2019.
