Alexander ZagvazdinCommunity profile

Alexander Zagvazdin was born on September 13th in the city of Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast. He has 9 years of experience in the restaurant industry and related fields within the HoReCa sector. Currently, he holds the position of head bartender at the Gorilla By Basta establishments in Moscow and the Gorilla establishment in St. Petersburg.

His career began in 2017 at a local restaurant called "Barboshko." Alexander honed his skills as a waiter and progressed to the position of manager. He was passionate and eager to learn, and each year he became more involved in the inner workings of the bar industry. He then worked at the MUKUZANI restaurant, part of the GG Group, specializing in Georgian cuisine, where he served as a waiter-manager.

In 2021, Alexander joined as a bartender's assistant. Within 8 months, he perfected his mixology skills and became a senior bartender at Gorilla by Basta.

Throughout his career, he has completed training at the Solution School online bartending academy in the "Mixologist" program, participated in several competitions, including the Bar Hub COMPETITION 2024, and internal competitions within the FRANK/Gorilla restaurant network, where he placed 3rd in the "Best Mixologist" category. He has also developed menus for both the Gorilla By Basta establishments in Moscow and the Gorilla establishment in St. Petersburg.

Since joining Gorilla By Basta, Alexander has been involved in developing the product range for a smaller branch of the larger FRANK network. He has immersed himself in the world of mixology, reading extensively, participating in competitions, and studying the art of creating cocktails. One of Alexander's notable achievements is his signature cocktail menu, dedicated to Shintoism. Each cocktail represents a "Kami," a spiritual entity or Japanese deity.

Location: Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast. Education: MADI (presumably a university or institute). Marital Status: Single. Hobbies: Snowboarding, travel.