Signature Creation
Signature Creation
Signature Creation
- Head Mixologist·
- Bar supervisor·
- Ireland, Brazil, Spain
Raul Favin
Mixologist
Over five years of bar experience, including two years crafting award-worthy cocktails at the Arkle Bar & Restaurant, Glenroyal Hotel. Creator of the Raspberry Shoda — for a while the hotel's top-selling cocktail. Now bringing that craft to Málaga, Spain.
Maynooth, Ireland → Málaga, SpainAbout me
Crafting Experiences,
Not Just Cocktails
With over five years of bar and hotel experience, two of which I served as Head Mixologist at the prestigious Arkle Bar & Restaurant within the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth, Ireland — one of the country's finest 4-star hotel properties. In that role I was responsible for the full cocktail programme: from menu conception and ingredient sourcing to team training and guest experience.
My pt-8 philosophy is simple: every glass tells a story. Whether it is a classic reimagined with an Irish twist or a seasonal creation built around a moment in the calendar, I believe a great cocktail should surprise, delight, and be remembered long after the last sip.
- 5
Years of bar experience
- #1
Best-Selling Cocktail at Glenroyal Hotel
- 4★
Hotel Standard
Professional Journey
Career Timeline
- Feb 2024 – PresentHead Mixologist / Bar SupervisorGlenroyal Hotel – Maynooth, Ireland
Responsible for cocktail creation and preparation, including signature recipes. Bar service management, wine, beer, and barista training. Cash handling, inventory control, and staff training.
- Apr 2024 – Oct 2024Bartender / WaiterFitzpatrick Castle Hotel – Dublin, Ireland
Professional table and bar service in high-demand hotel environment. Guest reception, food and beverage service, mise en place, and payment management.
- Oct 2020 – Dec 2023Waiter / Wine SpecialistBistrô Pimenta Rosa – Porto Alegre, Brazil
High-level table service and menu advisory. Specialized in wine pairing and client relationships.
- Nov 2018 – Apr 2020Bar Supervisor / BartenderHotel Laghetto – Porto Alegre, Brazil
Bar opening and closing management, beverage stock control, and room service requests. Preparation of classic IBA cocktails and specialty drinks.
Background
Education & Certifications
- Feb 2019 – Dec 2022Hotel Management DegreeCentro Universitário Senac – Porto AlegreNFQ Level 6 Equivalent
Hotel management, HR, tourism, event organization, and food & beverage service.
- Jul 2018Professional Waiter CourseCentro Universitário Senac – Porto Alegre
Customer service, hygiene standards, food presentation, and basic mixology techniques.
Certifications
- Advanced Mixology TechniquesAug 2022Art Flair – Porto Alegre
Molecular mixology, cocktail theory, and presentation. Recognized for original cocktail creation.
- Intensive Bartender CourseJul 2023Entertainment School – Rio de Janeiro
Comprehensive bartending, bar operations, and customer service training.
- Microsoft Excel CourseJul–Aug 2022Centro Universitário Senac – Porto Alegre
Spreadsheet design, data analysis, and formula application.
Communication
Languages
- PortugueseNative
- EnglishC1 – Fluent
- SpanishBasic
Open to Work
Now Seeking
Málaga Opportunities
After two remarkable years building the cocktail programme at Glenroyal Hotel, I am relocating to Málaga, Spain, and actively seeking my next challenge. I am open to roles as Head Mixologist, Bar Manager, or Senior Bartender at hotels, resorts, and cocktail bars in the Málaga area.
If you are looking for someone who brings creativity, precision, and a proven track record of creating cocktails that guests keep coming back for — let's talk.