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Jay Lambert joins Behind Bars Brisbane

Since Barry Chalmers move from Brisbane to Sydney, Jay Lambert has joined the Behind Bars team and taken over the role of RESERVE Brand Ambassador for Queensland.

OPERATOR FOCUS: Vernon Chalker, Melbourne

After snaring Operator of the Year (multiple venues) at the Australian Bar Awards in September 2009 and then snatching the top spot in the inaugural Most Influential List in December, Bartender mag saw fit to catch up with this leading Aussie bar industry personality to search for the secret behind his success.

BARTENDER: Lee Potter-Cavanagh, Sydney

Introducing Victoria Room Bartender and one of the Top Ten in the 2009 Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Competition, Mr Lee Potter-Cavanagh…

Tim Wastell leaves Blue Diamond

The man we all affectionately know as Tim ‘God Damn’ Wastell and last year’s Bar Manager of the Year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards is leaving Blue Diamond.

Alex Ross moves to Order of Melbourne

One of Australia’s favourite (and Most Influential!) bar personalities, Ms Alex Ross, has left Match Bar & Grill to work Mr Influential himself, Mr Vernon Chalker, at his venue, Order of Melbourne, kicking off next week.

The New Who’s Who at Byblos, Brisbane

Last year, Byblos in Brisbane took out the Best Drinks Selection Prize at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards. This year, General Manager Gareth Eden has been recruiting a team of new staff to inject some new life and a new perspective into the mix.

David Hobbs to manage Seamstress/Sweatshop

Seamstress / SweatShop has announce that David Hobbs will be joining their team as General Manager at the end of January. David is leaving his position of Bar Manager at Milk & Honey in London after over 2 years.