SANTANU CHANDA
BEVERAGE PROFESSIONAL
welcome to
santanu chanda
Years of experience in the food and beverage , Drink research & Beverage program development. Winner of multiple prestigious mixology competitions around the world, At the helm of HOME Delhi #58Asia's 50 Best Bar #8 30 Best Bar India
I bring organisation's deepest purpose to life by catalyzing genuine hospitality ,innovation & creation together with untameable passion
I am a highly enthusiastic , self driven and professionally experienced individual with high energy and a proven record of excellent operational skills. Have gained relevant exposure in the bar industry building up knowledge , creating menus , setting up incredible bar programs .
Constantly enhancing knowledge of beverages through reading , travelling and taking in what i come across everyday , my aim is to bring together ideas and concepts for a wholesome experience . A cocktail is not merely a mix of spirit and flavours , it is an epitome of art- taste l skills l presentation and a story to bring it to life .
SKILLS
Real Skills Pays Bills
MENU CREATIONS
TRAINING & DEVOLOPMENT
EXCELLENCE IN GUEST RELATIONS
TEAM MOTIVATOR
ACE MIXOLOGIST
TREND SETTER
EXPERIENCEs
Good decisions comes from experience & experience comes from bad decisions - Guru
Buddha Bar Dubai
Tales Of The Cocktail High Volume Cocktail Bar MEA
2018 - Present
Head Of Mixology
Le Royal Meridiean Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
2017 - 2018
Head Mixologist
J W Marriott Hotel Pune India
2014- 2015
Lead Mixologist
PVR - PAN INDIA - TLC - HOME
2021
GROUP BEVERAGE MANAGER
Bar Take OVer / GUEST SHIFTS - all around the world
Stir Drink & Travel The World
Bangkok - Bar - Independence
Independence Bangkok is one of the finest bar in Bangkok by Legendary Niks Anuman
India - Bar- Tesouro
Bar Tesouro is #4 Asia 50 Best Bar 2022 one of the best bar in country . Arijit Bose & Pankaj Balachandran at the helm ( Partner )
India - Bar - Sidecar
Sidecar is #16 Asia 50 Best Bar 2022
Bar needs no Introduction Founded by industry veteran Yangdup Lama
Kualalumpur - Bar - Trigona
Bar Trigona is #29 Asia 50 Best Bar 2022
Bar is renowned for Beekeeping & Sustainability practices
Singapore - Bar - Jigger & Pony
Jigger & Pony is #2 Asia 50 Best Bar 2022
Education
The roots of education is bitter but the fruit is sweet - ARISTOTLE
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
2018
WSET Level 2 in spirits & wine
WSET Level 1 in spirits
IHM
2015
Diploma in International Hospitality Management
Food & Beverage l Bar Management l Marketing
Bar Smarts USA
2019
Spirits & Mixology Advanced
award & ACCOLADES
Winners never quit & Quiters never win
Winner Of Johnnie Highball UAE 2020
Johnnie highball cocktail competition is one of the most iconic mixology competition in UAE more the 200 participated , got the opportunity to visit the johnnie walker distillery in Scotland.
The Pro Chef Bartender Of The Year UAE 2019
The pro chef awards are the celebration of culinary innovators &The most creative minds of the regions.
Winner of Glenfiddich Worlds Most Experimental Bartender UAE 2018
Glenfiddich world most experimental bartender is one of the most esteemed cocktail competition around the world . Represented UAE in global final in glasgow Scotland.
Winner Of Stoli Elit Art Of Martini UAE 2017
Stoli Elit art of martini is the battle of finding of best martini in the planet . Represented UAE in global final on Spain Ibiza. Winning Drink having Increadible 60k views on Facebook.
Grosvenor House Bartender Of The Year 2016
Grosvenor house bartender of the year is the award of annual in house oscar's of luxury collection hotels.
Bar Awards Winner Of Indian Bartender Internationally Gold 2018
Bar awards India is the celebration of countries best bars & their outstanding contribution for the bar fertainity
Asia'50 Best Bar #30 2022 - HOME - PVR
50 Best bar award is the most acclaimed bar award in the planet. Santanu Chanda at the Helm HOME Delhi secured #30 spot in Asia
Founder of Liquid tales
Liquid Tales is one of the most popular social media drink forum in facebook with more then 3000 incredible beverage professionals from all around the world Most popular topics discussed & posted such as (Knowledge is Power) (Drink Blogs) (Fun Cocktail Videos) Etc. This group is a source of inspiration for bartenders & It is a platform to share the current Bar updates | Cocktail Videos | Modern Mixology Trends | Beverage articles | Latest competitions | Trainings & Events happening in the beverage faternity .
indego by michelin star chef vineet bhatia
As A Consultant Mixologist INDEGO by VINEET BHATIA
Modern Indian Inspired Cocktails
Cocktails are not just only a mixture with booze but its an Emotion . With SANTANU CHANDA you sip emotions 🍸
INDEGO DUBAI Cocktails are crafted with meticulous care by using modern gastronomy technique | fresh herbs | Fruits & Spices from India & All around the world.
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