Millie Tang on winning competitions, looking after your wellbeing and working on product knowledge.
On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade
English - November 27, 2019 04:56 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture Business drink bartender bartenderpodcast bartending bartendingadvice cocktail cocktailpodcast drinkmaking drinkshow mixology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
"One thing people don't talk about is how to lose a competition"
Millie had a fantastic 2019. From winning the Licor 43 global cocktail competition alongside Jessie Williamson to being crowned the ALIA bartender of the year 2019, she has shown that with true determination and focus you can achieve a lot. You can find Millie at the popular Gresham Bar in Brisbane where not only does she mix up some tasty cocktails, but runs their social media with her impressive drinks photography.
We talked to Millie about her loss at Bacardi Legacy and how she dusted herself off to try again. She explains that handling a loss can be challenging but by showing strength and by using it as fuel to push further, you can gain the success you want. Whilst we class Millie as a true superstar bartender, she’s incredibly humble and down to earth, a quality shes tells us is an important factor working hospitality.
We also touch on how she keeps up with a 1000 + collection of spirits on the back bar and her strategy for giving her guests the best product knowledge.
Enjoy!
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