Emanuele Cavalitto

Assistant Bar Manager (Acting) / Bar Supervisor
The Lanesborough, London
April 2024 – Present

• Lead and manage a team of 14 bartenders in a Forbes 5-star luxury environment
• Oversee bar operations serving 100–300 covers per day
• Deliver tailored guest experiences handling ultra-premium products (average £5,500 per 50ml)
• Drive revenue through upselling and personalised service strategies
• Selected to assume full bar leadership for 4 months, covering Bar Manager, Deputy, and Assistant roles during a critical transition period
• Train and develop team members, improving service consistency and performance
• Ensure compliance with luxury standards, health & safety regulations

Head Bartender
Caviar Kaspia, London
Jan 2023 – Mar 2024

• Led bar team in exclusive private members’ environment
• Delivered high-end guest experience with strong focus on VIP clientele
• Managed stock, ordering, and financial procedures

Bar Manager
Nammos, Mykonos
May 2023 – Oct 2023

• Managed high-volume beach club bar operations
• Designed and implemented cocktail menu
• Led team, scheduling, stock control, and financial processes
• Creation cocktails menu.
• Oversee bar operations serving 1500 - 1700 covers per day.

Head Bartender
The Standard, London
May 2021 – Jan 2023

• Promoted from Barback to Head Bartender
• Opened and managed new hotel bar concept
• Supervised team and ensured smooth high-volume operations
• Lead and manage a team of 6 bartenders in a 5-star luxury environment.

Bartender
Villa & Palazzo Aminta, Stresa
Jun 2018 – Sep 2020

• Developed within luxury hotel environment from intern to bartender
• Delivered high-end service and built strong operational foundations.
• Bartender in a Forbes 5-star luxury environment