About Yoann
International Bar Manager and Beverage Consultant with 11+ years of experience in luxury hospitality, high-volume venues, and cruise lines.
I specialize in bar concept development, menu engineering, team training, and operational optimization to increase profitability and guest experience.
Background in military leadership combined with world-level flair and mixology competitions brings discipline, efficiency, and creativity to every project.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I work easily with multicultural teams and international brands.
Focus: Bar openings • Staff training • Cocktail programs • Cost control • Performance-driven operations
French
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)
Experience
- Gatsby Restaurant Cabaret Show,Bar Manager / Assistant restaurant managerHOSPITALITYJune 2025 - Today (1 year)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesLead and develop a multicultural bar team in a high-energy luxury dinner-show environment Created Dubai's first flair bar show, combining entertainment with operational efficiency Managed inventory, costing, suppliers, and compliance to maintain profitability Designed signature cocktail menus aligned with Gatsby's cabaret identity
- Clap, Japanese Restaurant,Head BartenderFebruary 2023 - April 2025 (2 years and 2 months)Dubai, United Arab EmiratesManaged bar operations in a high-volume fine-dining venue serving up to 1,000 guests daily. Developed cocktail menus inspired by Japanese techniques and premium ingredients. Trained and supervised the bar team to deliver consistent, luxury-level service. Selected for the international task force to open CLAP Ibiza, setting up bar systems and training new teams.
- Ypnotik Bartending School,Teacher : Flair / Bartending / BaristaEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGSeptember 2021 - December 2022 (1 year and 3 months)Montpellier, FranceDelivered professional training in bartending, barista skills, and flair bartending. Designed structured curricula combining theory, practice, and performance evaluation. Coached students in mixology fundamentals, hygiene standards, and workflow efficiency. Mentored students through feedback and professional exam preparation.
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Education
- Ypnotik Bartending School, Montpellier Hospitality School