Going to the Moon on a Shark: Lessons of Mentorship in the Bar

Join the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown and Siete Leguas at Dust Cutter for an exciting training with Sazerac ambassador Matt Ray. Stick around after for a complimentary Siete Leguas cocktail and hosted light bites at Melinda's Alley.

Every new bartender has potential, and a good mentor can be the difference between a newbie becoming an overnight-sensation or trudging through a long career of trial-and-error. In this panel, Matt Ray (Sazerac) recounts his own story in New Orleans with his favorite mentor, Geoffrey Wilson, now leader of the award-winning hospitality training program for People Of Color, “Turning Tables”. We will detail Geoffrey’s on-the-ground experience mentoring students, while Matt, a former high school teacher, will talk through WHY those techniques work so well from an educator perspective. They’ll discuss the ups and downs of mentorship, best practices, and ultimately leave you with simple takeaways that can add immense value to any hospitality program.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dust Cutter, 100 North 1st Street, Phoenix, United States