Jul 30, 2020
Ep 09: Bar Community Manager (still from the older video version that is now archived)
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Ep 09: Bar Community Manager (still from the older video version that is now archived)
Ep 09: Bar Community Manager
**The original interview was interrupted by bad weather, so in order of events, the interview took place after Ep 10 and the old footage has been archived. You can watch the final IGTV here.
Today's guest Kunal Chandra currently works with Pernod Ricard to promote brands like Absolut Vodka, Jameson Irish Whisky, Beefeater London Dry Gin and Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin. He also graduated with a Master’s in Food Culture, Communication & Marketing at University of Gastronomic Sciences, in Polenzo, Italy. With a trajectory that has ranged from food photographer, brand communication and representation, Chandra is a great example of someone who is driven, passionate and able to create opportunities at various intersections in food. In this episode, he chronicles his experiences and how he became the first Indian ambassador for Jameson Irish Whisky. He also discusses the challenges and talks about what it takes to be travelling, engaging and immersing in F&B experiences full time. He takes on questions like "Does being a Bar Community manager make you rich and/or famous?", "What are some valuable skills that could make someone a good fit for a job similar to his?" and "What is a good place to start if you're interested in working with beverages in India?"
Links
Read 📚 📚 📚 📚
Liquid Intelligence: The Art & Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold
Death and Co. Modern Classic Cocktails by David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald and Alex Day
Just Drinks to stay updated about news in the work of beverages
Difford’s Guide another good publication and online source for news and info about drinks.
Read and watch work by wine writer and television presenter Oz Clark and writer Hugh Johnson 📚📺
He also recommends taking a short course on BarSmarts, DM him on Instagram for a special code or if you have specific questions about a career in beverages. 🥃 🍸 🍹
i. Patience and passion for your field of interest; things work out eventually but you need to keep pursuing them. ii. Read and become obsessed, learn as much as you can possibly learn. iii. Build relationships and learn from other people
Kunal Chandra’s advice for those seeking a career in F&B, Ep 09