Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Seminar Attendances
Army Service
Certificate
Trainings
Judging Experience
Competitions
Languages
Travels
Timeline
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CONSTANTINOS CONSTANTINIDES

NICOSIA

Summary

Experienced bar professional with a versatile background in various bar settings since 2000. Proven ability to inspire and manage teams while maintaining a deep knowledge of drinks and innovative techniques. Committed to enhancing guest experiences and improving service standards. Strong communication and time-management abilities.

Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Member

Cesoro Group
Nicosia
01.2023 - Current

Holding a diverse restaurant portfolio from fine dining to fast-casual establishments.

  • Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
  • Analyzed current trends in the marketplace to identify opportunities for expansion into new markets or regions.
  • Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.

CEO

Tour 23 DC Ltd
Nicosia
03.2017 - Current

Hospitality & Bar Consulting Expert with Alcohol Trading Specialization

Founder and CEO of a consulting company in Cyprus that provides comprehensive bar and restaurant consulting services, manages high-profile establishments, and specializes in the trading of alcoholic beverages.

Managing Partner

Lost + Found Drinkery
Nicosia
11.2013 - Current
  • Recognized as one of the World's 50 Best Bars in multiple years including 2015-2019 and 2021-2023

Managing Director

YourBartender Bar Services
Nicosia
11.2009 - Current
  • Specialized in event-driven beverage solutions and industry insights.

Managing Director

23RED Ltd
Nicosia
11.2007 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: HPNOTIQ Liqueur importers
  • Liqueur importers

Bar Consultant

Aperitivo JetSet Lounge
Nicosia
03.2011 - 11.2011

Bar Manager

Occhio Lounge & Sushi bar
Egkomi
12.2009 - 08.2010

Bar Manager/Bartender

Scarabeo bar
Nicosia
08.2006 - 12.2009

Event organizer

Hellenic Restaurant
London
11.2005 - 12.2008

Floor/Bar manager

Vanilla Bar
Ayia Napa
05.2008 - 08.2008

Event organizer

Imbibe bar
London
02.2005 - 06.2005

Bartender

Scorpios Club
03.2000 - 06.2001

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Uni. of Westminster
London
12.2008

Marketing -

Cyprus College
Nicosia
06.2004

High School -

The Grammar School
Nicosia
06.2001

Skills

  • Marketing knowledge
  • Business Development
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Financial administration abilities
  • Revenue Growth
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Business partnership development
  • Innovation management
  • Operations Management
  • Financial reporting understanding
  • Corporate Governance
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Budgeting expert

Seminar Attendances

  • Skinos Masticha
  • Armand de Brignac Champagne
  • Patron Tequila
  • HPNOTIQ Liqueur
  • Monin Purees & Syrups
  • Finest Call Purees
  • Perrier
  • Absolut Vodka
  • Bacardi Rum
  • Havana Club Rum
  • Chivas Regal
  • Glenlivet
  • Various other bar related lectures by Salvatore Calabrese, Philip Duff, Angus Winchester, Tomas Estes, John Gakuru, Matt Pomeroy, Tristan Stephenson, Tomas Aske, Steve Schneider, Michael Menegos, Stanislav Vardna, David Cordoba, Iain Bell, Aristotelis Papadopoulos, Alex Kratena, George Papadogoulas, Ian Burell, Nicolas St-Jean.
  • Attended bar shows like Bar Academy 2011, London Cocktail Week 2011, London Cocktail Week 2012, Bar Convent Berlin, Bar Academy, Cocktails & Spirits - Paris, Luke Whearty, Tales of the Cocktail 2016 and 2018

Army Service

Full Compulsory 25-month Army Service

Certificate

Lcci certificate

Book-keeping - First Level

Trainings

  • Garnishes, Luca Cinalli, Nicosia, 12/01/13
  • Bacardi-Martini Bartender School, Athens, 08/01/13
  • BLGCC 2013, Miami, 04/01/13
  • BGLCC 2012, Puerto Rico, 02/01/12
  • The Rum Experience, Ian Burrell, Nicosia, 06/01/11
  • Barphilosophy Flair Training, Ilias Kousis, Nicosia, 03/01/11
  • I.B.A Train the trainer programme, Derrick Lee, Athens, 02/01/11
  • Japanese Bartending Techniques, Marian Beke, Nicosia, 08/01/10
  • Rum & Rum Cocktails Masterclass, Ben Reed, Athens, 06/01/10
  • Classic Cocktail Masterclass, Dale DeGroff, Athens, 03/01/10
  • Molecular Mixology, Shaker Barschool, London, 10/01/09
  • Free pour accuracy, Shaker Barschool, London, 05/01/09
  • International Bartenders Course, Shaker Barschool, London, 05/01/09
  • Intermediate Flair, Shaker Barschool, Birmingham, 06/01/07
  • Introduction to cocktails, Shaker Barschool, London, 06/01/07

Judging Experience

  • Bacardi Legacy Greek Semi-Finals 2015, Mikro Theatro Palace, Athens
  • Bacardi Legacy UAE Finals 2016, Dubai
  • Bacardi Legacy SA Finals 2016, Great Dane, Johannesburg
  • Bacardi Legacy Semi-Finals 2017, Milan
  • Bacardi Legacy Finals 2017, Double Standard, Israel
  • Bacardi Legacy Greek Semi-Finals 2018, Athens
  • Havana Club Gran Prix 2018, Malta
  • Bacardi Legacy Eastern Europe Finals 2020, Hungary

Competitions

  • Bacardi Legacy ME 2011, Horeca Exhibition, 04/01/11, Winner - 1st place, Beirut
  • BGLCC 2012, Conrad Condado Plaza, 02/01/12, 26 Finalists, Puerto Rico
  • Skinos Med. Cocktail Comp., Alchemy Bartending School, 04/01/12, Winner - 1st Place, Limassol
  • BLCC 2014 - Cyprus, Occhio Multivenue, 02/01/14, Winner, Nicosia
  • BLGCC 2014 - Moscow, Petrovsky Palace, 02/01/14, Top 8, Moscow

Languages

Greek
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Travels

Experienced world traveler with extensive exposure across over 40 countries, gaining valuable insights into diverse culinary arts, hospitality standards, and cultural nuances.

Destinations include Thailand, Japan, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Albania, Croatia, Hong Kong, Australia, Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan, Russia, Estonia, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, USA, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Slovenia, South Africa, Hungary, Belarus, Denmark, Malta, Ukraine, and Austria. 

These travels enrich my professional approach in hospitality management, bar consulting, and customer engagement.

Timeline

Board Member

Cesoro Group
01.2023 - Current

CEO

Tour 23 DC Ltd
03.2017 - Current

Managing Partner

Lost + Found Drinkery
11.2013 - Current

Bar Consultant

Aperitivo JetSet Lounge
03.2011 - 11.2011

Bar Manager

Occhio Lounge & Sushi bar
12.2009 - 08.2010

Managing Director

YourBartender Bar Services
11.2009 - Current

Floor/Bar manager

Vanilla Bar
05.2008 - 08.2008

Managing Director

23RED Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2013

Bar Manager/Bartender

Scarabeo bar
08.2006 - 12.2009

Event organizer

Hellenic Restaurant
11.2005 - 12.2008

Event organizer

Imbibe bar
02.2005 - 06.2005

Bartender

Scorpios Club
03.2000 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Uni. of Westminster

Marketing -

Cyprus College

High School -

The Grammar School
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