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MAREK

       NOVAK

BARTENDER
BAR CONSULTANCY
MENU DEVELOPMENT
BARTENDING COURSES
EVENTS
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Biography

Marek Novak is an award winning bartender with career background within the bar industry which spans across Prague, London and Oslo. He has previously worked in some of the world’s most prestigious establishments, where he has proven his never ending drive for perfection, five star service, and warming hospitality. Over the years, he has gained a wide range of experience in managing and leading bar roles within five star hotels, ultra luxury private members clubs, both fine dining and casual restaurants, and independent bars. Four years ago, he moved from London to Oslo, Norway, to be part of the opening team and work as a bar manager at “Svanen Cocktail Bar”, which has been awarded and listed as the best new cocktail bar in Norway in 2019 (by Bartender Choice Awards 2019) and mentioned on the list "Best New Cocktail Bars in the World 2020" (by Condé Nast Traveller 2020). Currently, he is working as an Executive Bar Manager at "The Grand Hotel Oslo" (Othilia Bar and Eight Rooftop Bar).

awardS & Experience

2018

Global Champion - Legends of London (representing UK)

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2019

Remy Martin Winner

(representing Norway in Global Final)

World Class Norway TOP3

Svanen awarded best New Cocktail Bar in Norway (by Bartenders Choice Awards in Stockholm)

2020

Svanen on the list of The Best New Cocktail Bars in the World (by Condé Nast Traveller)

2022

The Macallan whisky cocktail competition winner (Night on Earth - Norway)

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Career

2022 - present

Executive Bar Manager

2022

Bartender

2018 - 2021

Bar Manager

2018

Senior Bartender

2017-2018

Senior Bartender

2017

Head Bartender

2016

Bartender

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BAR CONSULTANCY

  • Developing concepts of the bar

  • Developing signature cocktail menus

  • Bar station design

  • Cost & margin calculations of cocktails

  • Ordering & inventory management

  • Staff training

  • Menu pricing    

  • Stock count solutions

  • E-pos system solutions

  • Card & mobile payment solutions

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Gallery

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CONTACT

"Do not hesitate to contact me in case you would like to collaborate on some projects or have any bar related questions by filling up the form bellow and I will get back to you as soon as possible!"

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- Marek Novak

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