Alex Gialitakis
Mixologist / Award Winning Bartender
Biography
About
​I'm a perfectionist. I can balance twenty bottles on my nose whilst I pour your gin and tonic. But great bartending isn't only about showstopping entertainment. Great bartending is understanding the subtleties of flavours and blending them together to create a perfect drink. Great bartending is about skill, artistry, performance, dedication, personality and professionalism. Below is a snapshot of my work experience. If you would like to see my complete CV please get in touch here.
Virtuoso in:
Flairing
Mixology
Freepouring
Whisky
Bitters
Classics
Alchemy
Current role
Head bartender/ mixologist.
Fellos Cocktail and Wine Bar.
Heraklion.
​My role is central to this busy downtown cocktail bar. With an international clientele to entertain, the drinks must be perfect. Whether I am honouring the classics, creating bespoke drinks to match the dining experience or adding to my growing list of personal inventions I ensure that your experience is personalised and unforgettable.
Bartender/ Mixologist
​Desire, Big Fish
Heraklion.
When the tourists go home the Greeks come out to play and this is a crowd that really know their Manhattans from their Martinis. I've built an excellent reputation in Greece and have shown off my skills in some world class venues. The Greeks really know how to party and it's my job to make sure the party never stops. It doesn't.
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General Manager/ Head Bartender/ Mixologist
Starbeach, The Beach Bar, Crystal Bar, On The Beach
Hersonissos & Santorini
Starbeach is one of Europes premiere party venues. I worked there for seven years in the role of Manager and Head Bartender. Whether it's midday or midnight the crowd is never less than a couple of thousand strong. Delivering first class drinks, without compromise, in a fast paced high energy environment. I taught my colleagues to play football with the bottles to give flaring an extra kick (get it? Kick.). I managed a huge team of staff whilst serving drinks standing on my head, literally!
Santorini is a dream destination. Impeccable service and innovation are key to working in such a world class environment that doubles as a millionaires playground. Cocktails and dreams like you've never seen!
Curator
Irida Wedding Club
Crete.
A fabulous training ground for organisation and precision. A Greek wedding usually has around two thousand guests so building a champagne fountain can be an afternoon's work. Liaising with colleagues to ensure synchronicity and perfection. Every drink mixed must be a performance which is perfectly executed and impeccably presented. Organisation, time management and precision must go hand in hand with artistry, skill, and showmanship.
Ambitious Bartender
On The Rocks
Hersonissos.
My first ever job was at a small taverna as the assistant to the Head Waiter. A wide eyed teenager, trying to take everything in and impress the boss. Later, I served eighteen months in the Special Forces and left the experience ambitious, eager to learn, and disciplined. Every seasoned bartender has worked at On The Rocks. Maybe not the same one, but somewhere in the world. This was my first bartending gig and I spent every minute of my time practicing and perfecting my skills. I wouldn't stop until I was the best. I still won't.
Well versed:
Somelier
Barista
Cicerone
Philosopher
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What's Next?
To Infinity And Beyond.
Above is only a snapshot of the work I can do, the skills I have and the places I have worked. Unfortunately, you can't taste a webpage and the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Right? In my case the proof is in the drinking. Please take your time to look through the other pages on this site to see some of my work. If you have any questions or would like to work with me, don't hesitate to contact me.