Experienced Bartender with a real passion for cocktail making. Always looking for challenging opportunities to learn more and improve my craftsmanship. Aiming at excellence in customer experience and business value delivery.

Your current place of work

Sketch. the sketch was inaugurated in 2002 by restaurateur, Mourad Mazouz, and three Michelin-starred MasterChef, Pierre Gagnaire.

As a destination for food, art, and music the Mayfair venue continues to contribute to the building’s heritage as a destination for experimentation. The site consists of the Lecture Room & Library, the Parlour, the Glade, the East Bar, and the Gallery. The Lecture Room & Library was awarded its first Michelin star in 2005, and a second star in 2012. The restaurant was recognized with Michelin's top three stars accolade in 2019.

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Tell us about yourself 

My name is Martino and I work as a bar manager at the Sketch in Mayfair, London.

I’ve been living in London for the last 5 years. During this time I was lucky enough to work with many bartenders-guru in the industry and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them immensely because I have learned a lot from them, professionally but not only.

Why did you want to become a Bartender?

I started working behind the bar at the age of 17 (summer season) and I quickly realized that I was in love with what I was doing.

What are some of the most important skills for a Bartender?

Customer service, organization, cleanliness, speed, and memory

What do you look for when you plan to buy new products for your business? 

Something that everyone may like

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If you had to pick one spirit brand that you love, which one would that be?

Mezcal 

What's the best part of your job?

Make unforgettable experiences for the guests

Please share some tips to increase beverage sales in a Bar.

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What do you love hearing as a bartender?

I love to talk with people from different parts of the world and hear about their culture, experiences, and food and drink experiences.

How can a customer get your attention in a crowded bar?

Eye contact

What is your go-to "surprise me" order?

It’s gonna be based on the customer's needs in order to create something special and unique for him.

Please name 3 bartenders in London that you admire and why

1) Paradiso- Barcelona because of their hospitality, stunning presentation of drinks, and venue in itself

2) American bar at the Savoy- London for its history 

3) Lyaness- London for the hospitality and the amazing drinks they create.

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Any good customer story that you recall that comes to mind

It was one of my first experiences in London as a bartender and I was getting ready for an internal cocktail competition. While I was preparing my cocktail there was this lady in front of the bar counter who was really interested so I let her try the cocktail. She was in love with that drink. She was a regular guest so after a few months ( when she came back) She realized that the cocktail was listed under her name on our cocktail menu. She was impressed!

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