Pacholo Gomez

Pacholo has received numerous accolades in his many years as a mixologist, but what he’s most proud of is driving better business outcomes for both bartenders and businesses.

Pacholo has received numerous accolades in his many years as a mixologist, but what he’s most proud of is driving better business outcomes for both bartenders and businesses. He specialises in social media and is a strong advocate for its ability to maximize reach and opportunities for those working within the food and beverages industry.

He’s currently Brand Ambassador for Mathieu Teisseire in the Middle East, looking after clients in Saudi Arabia. It is a country famed for its sweet tooth, so Pacholo combines his business acumen and mixology expertise to create irresistible drinks such as fruit based mocktails, smoothies and coffee-based serves.

Pacholo strongly believes that the way you interact with guests is the best way to elevate their experience. As the industry emerges from the pandemic, he’s eager to see a greater emphasis placed on outstanding customer service.

Pacholo’s top 5 tips for every drinks master:

• Be confident but not over the top
• Always remember to smile
• If you don’t know, don’t be afraid to ask
• Being versatile allows you to expand your appeal to new and different customers
• Always keep your passion and remember what attracted you to the industry in the first place