Konstantine Arzumanov
Bar Manager
Singapore
Summary
An accomplished and analytically driven hospitality professional with over a decade of expertise in high-end bar and beverage programme management. Adept at revenue optimisation, operational streamlining, and conceptualising innovative drink programmes that enhance brand prestige. A strategic leader with a proven record of increasing profitability through cost-efficient supply chain management, staff development, and experiential guest engagement initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
Raffles Hotel Singapore
11.2022 - Current
- Drove a 3% year-to-date revenue increase through strategic pricing, menu engineering, and experiential activations.
- Curated and hosted over a dozen guest shifts with globally renowned bartenders from the 50 Best Bars, elevating brand prestige.
- Designed and launched a seasonal beverage programme incorporating indigenous ingredients, enhancing guest engagement and retention.
- Developed an in-suite bottled cocktail programme, offering premium pre-mixed drinks for luxury guests, expanding revenue streams.
- Created and tailored custom cocktails for events, buyouts, and corporate functions, strengthening high-end client relationships.
- Negotiated and secured high-value supplier partnerships, reducing costs while maintaining exclusivity.
- Optimised workflows and service standards, improving efficiency and guest satisfaction scores.
Assistant Bar Manager
Raffles Hotel Singapore
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end bar operations, ensuring adherence to five-star service standards and operational excellence.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training initiatives, enhancing team performance and service consistency.
- Managed and resolved escalated guest concerns, ensuring sustained loyalty and high service ratings.
Assistant Bar Manager
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Functioned as the de facto Beverage Manager, overseeing the entire resort’s bar operations.
- Led the pre-opening of "Zez Bar," collaborating with Proof & Co. to design a distinctive beverage concept.
- Innovated and launched an in-villa dining minibar beverage experience, driving incremental revenue.
- Provided strategic support in the pre-opening of Four Seasons Desroches Island, standardising operational procedures.
- Negotiated favourable supplier contracts, effectively minimising costs while maintaining premium beverage offerings.
- Ensured full compliance with international health codes, sanitation standards, and licensing regulations.
- Implemented sustainable bar practices, including locally sourced ingredients, upcycling citrus peels for house-made cordials, and minimising single-use plastics.
- Developed a waste-reduction programme, optimising ingredient usage and integrating eco-conscious operations into daily service.
Bar Supervisor
Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Conceptualised and launched seasonal cocktail programmes, elevating the bar’s market differentiation.
- Developed and formalised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for enhanced consistency and service delivery.
- Conducted rigorous training sessions focused on product knowledge, guest interaction, and operational proficiency.
- Managed guest relations with efficiency, resolving service issues and optimising guest experiences.
Bartender
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Integral member of the pre-opening team for "Hidden Bar," contributing to its foundational success.
- Designed and executed a signature cocktail menu, driving brand identity and customer engagement.
- Maintained exceptional accuracy in transaction management and daily reconciliations.
Education
BBA - Finance, Banking and Insurance
Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations
Tbilisi, Georgia07-2010
Skills
- Business Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Labor Management
- Effective Communication
- Team Training and Development
- Organisational Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Accomplishments
Finalist, World Class UAE 2016 Abu Dhabi Challenge
LINGUISTIC PROFICIENCY
English
Russian
Georgian
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS
- Global Culinary & Beverage Trends Research
- High-End Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Cycling, Hiking, Boxing & Muay Thai
Timeline
Bar Manager
Raffles Hotel Singapore
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Bar Manager
Raffles Hotel Singapore
03.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Bar Manager
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
03.2017 - 03.2020
Bar Supervisor
Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi
02.2015 - 08.2016
Bartender
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
03.2013 - 02.2015
BBA - Finance, Banking and Insurance
Tbilisi State University of Economic Relations
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