
Join Luigi as he shares how hospitality fuels a bar career, from early training and five-star service to leadership, teamwork, curating memorable guest experiences, and never giving up.
Explore hospitality as a state of mind and lifelong passion, not merely a job, and learn through bar life, competitions, masterclasses, and sharing ideas with colleagues.
Craft Amalfi coast hospitality by showcasing the Caruso Gimlet, a lemon-forward cocktail crafted with Amalfi gin, fresh Amalfi lemon juice, and house-made lemon cordial, celebrating local produce.
Treat the bar as a stage where you perform cocktails and service with personality. Stay elegant in uniform, groomed, and attentive to guests, knowing when to stop serving alcohol.
Smile with purposeful energy to create happiness for guests at a luxury bar, while staying professional and supportive of your team during busy shifts.
Prioritize constant listening and clear communication among staff and with guests to ensure accurate orders, allergy notes, and timely service, even in a crowded bar.
Develop a premium relationship with regular guests by greeting them by name, memorizing their preferences, and delivering personalized, elegant bar service that treats regulars as valued guests.
Handle complaints at the bar by staying calm, listening carefully, apologizing sincerely, and calling a supervisor when needed to protect the guest experience and keep the team united.
Learn essential bar tools, including shakers, jiggers, strainers, and spoons, and how to keep your personal tool set clean, organized, and ready for a luxury bar service.
Learn to tailor the cocktail list to the moment, listen to guests, and craft personalized drinks—classic twists or infusions—delivering memorable experiences and building loyalty.
This Masterclass is not about cocktails, this masterclass is a journey into the bar world, it’s about learning how to work and behave in a luxury environment, it's about mastering your communication skills, knowing how to deal with difficult guests, being able to look and behave professional behind the bar. You will learn about the Standard Operating Procedures in a 5 Star Luxury Hotel, how to handle complaints and learn from them, how to create a great experience for your guests and much more…
THE INSTRUCTORS
Luigi Gallo is the Bar Manager of the Belmond Hotel Caruso, situated in the famous Amalfi Coast in Italy. Luigi worked for the most prestigious hotel in the world like the J.K. Place in Capri, Four Seasons Hotel in Florence, 45 Park Lane by Dorchester Collection in London, Baglioni Hotel London, Claridge’s Hotel London, Porto Zante Villas and Spa in Greece and for Jumeirah Hotels in Spain.
Francesco Orefici is the General Manager of The Lansdowne Club, an exclusive private members club in the heart of London. Francesco experienced the most luxurious bars working in Lanesborough Hotel, Private Members Club Fifty, Langham Hotel, The Artesian Bar, The Ritz Hotel London and 45 Park Lane by Dorchester Collection in London.