Up close & personal: Juan Yi Jun, No Sleep Club
For the final instalment in our series, we spoke to Juan Yi Jun, owner and co-founder of No Sleep Club. Jun talks about the compromises that are necessary as you scale up your business, the experience of managing staff throughout the Covid-19 crisis, and developing her own skills as a leader since then, in order to stay close to her team
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The future is yours to create: Heng LyheangHeng Lyheang is a passionate bartender from Cambodia whose journey into hospitality began with a spark of inspiration at a high school graduation party. Growing up in an NGO, he discovered bartending as a creative outlet and a way to connect with people from all walks of life. Today, he channels that early motivation into […]
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The future is yours to create: Vandena YanartaVandena is the Bar Manager of Club Soda Canggu and a proud Balinese native whose passion for hospitality was sparked by the film Cocktail. Known for his warmth, creativity, and deep respect for nature, he brings soulful storytelling and environmental consciousness into his work behind the bar. His journey reflects a blend of island spirit, […]
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The future is yours to create: Li "Ahe" JiaxiLi “Ahe” Jiaxi is a passionate bartender from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, known for his joyful spirit and thoughtful creativity behind the bar. A proud member of Roma Roma, an Italian-style pizzeria bar, Ahe brings warmth, curiosity, and storytelling into every cocktail he creates. His work reflects a blend of Taiwanese heart and Italian inspiration, making each […]
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The future is yours to create: Sahil EssaniSahil Essani is a bartender, mentor, and storyteller whose journey into the drinks world began with a summer gig and evolved into a full-fledged calling. Known for his thoughtful approach and passion for community, Sahil blends science, creativity, and cultural narrative behind the bar. Representing India at the Campari Red Hands competition, he brought both […]
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The future is yours to create: John Patrick PoonWith eight years behind the bar, John Patrick Poon brings a vibrant blend of Hong Kong and Filipino flair to the world of bartending. Known for his creativity, passion, and love for Negronis, he’s built a career on curiosity, connection, and pushing boundaries. Representing Hong Kong at the Campari Red Hands global final, Patrick shared […]
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The future is yours to create: Ron CruzRon Cruz is a bartender from the Philippines and co-owner of Fat Cat, a cozy jazz bar born out of a post-pandemic leap of faith. He found his way into the drinks industry by chance, discovering a love for creativity and storytelling through cocktails. As the Philippines finalist for the first Campari Red Hands Asia […]
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The future is yours to create: Keith MotsiKeith Motsi, head bartender at VIRTÙ and head of beverage operations at Four Seasons Hotel Toyko at Otemachi is the sixth in our series. He tells us how he loves to see other people flourish, why the term ‘role model’ has become obsolete, and what we should encourage the next generation to do A little […]
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The Future is Yours to Create: Emilio ValenciaThe second interviewee in our new series asking bartenders how they can shape the future of the industry is Emilio Valencia, group beverage development manager for Soho Luxury Restaurants in Dubai. He tells us the most helpful career advice he’s been given, what a good role model means to him and the one thing he […]
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Why we need to re-examine the meaning of leadership in barsAs we kick-off a brand-new season of Perspectives with a new theme, Campari Academy creative director Monica Berg examines the role of leaders in bars today – and what needs to change for a stronger future This month marks one year since we launched the Global Campari Academy (you can read more about it here) so […]
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The usual suspects: 5 people you should know if you want to open a barA bar is only as good as the team running it, but it’s equally important to set your business up for success. Monica Berg highlights some of the key players who’ve helped her over the years, and whom she’d be lost without 1. The lawyer Depending on where in the world you are, there are different […]
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The future is yours to create: Julian ShortFrom Sin + Tax bar in Johannesburg, our seventh interviewee in our series is beverage director Julian Short. He chats about life-changing travel experiences, talking more about the impact of working with alcohol, and sharing our failures A little bit about me I have been bartending since 2014. I started bartending because quite simply, I […]
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The Future is Yours to Create: Christina ChaeMeet the fourth interviewee in our new series: Christina Chae, co-owner of plant cocktail bar, Moonflower, in Portage Park, Chicago. She talks about creating safe spaces, not looking at each other as competition, and leading by example A little bit about me I’ve had many odd jobs as a young adult, but when I started hosting […]