In this industry, it’s not a matter of being male or female to get ahead. I face the same challenges as every bartender: long nights, no sleep. What are some of the challenges you face as a bartender? Alex has achieved so much for Australian and International Bartending that there could be no one better for me to follow suit. The wonderful Mr Alex Beaumont is my guide in these years. Lew was the General Manager and offered me every opportunity I needed to succeed in life and the business. Who has been an influence or a source of inspiration to you?įirstly, Mr Lew Gemell was my guide and mentor for the 5 years I was at Cruise Bar. ALWAYS practice with an experienced trainer and never fire breath under the influence. Toby and I always train under the strictest safety measures. I do not encourage anyone to ‘try this at home’ (as injuries could vary from third degree burns and even death). It takes a lot of practice and balls to breath fire whilst spinning lit liquor bottles in the air.
How difficult is it to become a fire-breathing flair bartender?Īs far as I am aware I am currently the only trained female fire flair bartender performing in Australia. We specialize in premium cocktail bartending, flair bartending and we perform routine fire flair shows Australia wide. What does your business involve?įIREFLI BARS is an elite mobile bartending service. You’re also co-owner of FIREFLI BARS with your partner Toby. It was one of the most memorable and humbling bartending experiences to date.Īlso, travelling as an ABG Delegate with the Australian Bartending Team to Beijing for the IBA World Cocktail Championships where I was Training Technical Judge. I placed 4th and my cocktail came in first with Points. What is your most memorable bartending experience to date?Ĭompeting in the ‘International Bartenders Associations (IBA)’ 18th Golden Cup in Taiwan. I was lucky to be invited and compete in the prestige ‘Mattoni Grand Prix Sparkling Cocktail Championships’ in Prague. Robin Gairhe placed 4th in the world and it was a dream trip. I flew with the ABG to Prague for the 2013 IBA World Cocktail Championships where I was team captain and coach for the current Australian classic bartending champion. What are some of the highlights of your role as Vice President for the ABG? I have since become Vice President for Australia. Whilst managing at Cruise Bar, I met my partner Toby who convinced me to get involved with the Australian Bartenders Guild (ABG). In 2012, I became Head Bartender of Goldfish Kings Cross during its heyday (thanks Ben Walsh)! In 2011, I was a finalist in the AHA Bartender of the Year Awards and won the C.INC Company Employee of the Year for Cruise Bar, Coogee Bay Hotel, The Crest, Key Largo and The Bourbon.
I’ve been working as a bartender for 12 years, bartending and managing some awesome venues such as Hotel Bondi, World Bar, The Wentworth, Aurora Bar & Lounge, Cruise Bar and Goldfish Kings Cross.ĭuring the early days I entered many local cocktail competitions, especially with Suntory Australia (Hi Nigel!). Tell us a little about your bartending career. I knew I didn’t want to be a Chef! The Diploma included a Bar and RSA course. Later I completed the Diploma of Hospitality (Management) but I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I thought “yeah, sounds alright” and I signed up for the Joint TAFE NSW and Schools program. My English teacher was adamant that I consider the hospitality industry.
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It’s super fascinating! I also have a gorgeous sister, Barbara who is the serial traveller of the century. Both my parents are profoundly deaf and we use sign language as our everyday communication. I lived and breathed the area till about a year ago when I relocated to Waterloo with my 4 year old daughter Marli, and my fairing, fire-breathing fiancé, Toby. I was born in Camden, NSW on Halloween 1983.
Tell us a little about yourself, your family and where you grew up. Sheena Cullan – Photo Credit: Toby Hartcher – used with permission From an early start in hospitality to becoming a fire-breathing business owner and Vice President of the Australian Bartenders Guild, we present Sheena Cullan in our Bartender Profile series.
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