Bellini introduces two new bar stars
Bellini at Hilton Auckland has announced two new team members to lead the bar, and the return of its popular Mixology Masterclasses.
Bellini Bar Manager Bastien Cervero
New Bar Manager Bastien Cervero is joined by new Head Bartender Alexandra Bardou.
Cervero joins the team after previously managing Emporium Bar and Eatery for the past two years, and prior to that he worked in various bars around Europe, including the Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar in France.
Bardou was previously at Spring Kitchen Bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wellington and has extensive experience working in premium Melbourne establishments, such as Pepe’s Italian & Liquor, George on Collins and Berlin Bar.
Bellini Head Bartender Alexandra Bardou
Alongside the two new team members, Bellini Bar is also bringing back its Mixology Masterclasses. The classes offer lessons with their expert mixologists in three cocktail classics , each paired with a small dish.
The Hilton Auckland has also announced that chef Des Harris will be its new Culinary Director, working across Bellini, FISH, in-room dining and the private dining room.