Helga Novak
SPAIN
Summary
Head Bartender with extensive international experience in luxury hotels, restaurants, and nightlife venues. Skilled in bar openings, cocktail menu design, team training, and high-volume operations. Passionate about mixology, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Bartender
Events
Madrid
- Provided bartending services for private and corporate events.
Head Bartender
Mondrian & Hyde Hotels 5*
Ibiza
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed two pool bars during high season.
- Implemented stock control systems and efficient cocktail stations.
- Trained and supervised the team, leading the top-revenue outlet.
Head Bartender
ARROGANTE
Madrid, SPAIN
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Reopened the bar and redesigned the cocktail menu.
- Supervised staff in a combined restaurant–nightclub concept.
Head Bartender
Mondrian & Hyde Hotels 5*
Ibiza, SPAIN
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Opened bar from scratch.
- Conducted team training and bar growth planning.
Bartender
Salvaje Restaurant
Dubai
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Opened bar in dinner-show-nightclub concept.
- Trained staff and ensured brand compliance.
Bartender
Waldorf Astoria (Hilton)
Dubai
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Updated bar operations and cocktail offerings.
- Implemented sales strategies and wine pairing service.
Bartender
Tirapallá / Bulin
Ibiza
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Crafted classic and signature cocktails.
Second Head Bartender
Arrogante
Madrid
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed dinner & nightclub service for 300+ guests.
- Staff training and inventory control.
Head Bartender
Bugga Bar
Madrid
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised bar operations and cocktail program.
Barmaid
Hard Rock Café
Madrid
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Trained in American bar protocols and free-pouring techniques.
Skills
- Classic & contemporary mixology
- High-volume service & batch preparation
- Cocktail program development
- Team leadership & training
- Stock & inventory management (FIFO)
- Guest engagement & upselling
- MS Office (Excel, Word, etc)
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Russian
Native
Timeline
Head Bartender
Mondrian & Hyde Hotels 5*
04.2025 - 10.2025
Head Bartender
ARROGANTE
11.2024 - 04.2025
Bartender
Salvaje Restaurant
02.2024 - 05.2024
Bartender
Waldorf Astoria (Hilton)
11.2023 - 01.2024
Head Bartender
Mondrian & Hyde Hotels 5*
08.2023 - 10.2024
Bartender
Tirapallá / Bulin
05.2023 - 08.2023
Second Head Bartender
Arrogante
04.2022 - 04.2023
Head Bartender
Bugga Bar
03.2021 - 04.2022
Barmaid
Hard Rock Café
09.2020 - 02.2021
Freelance Bartender
Events
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