Jan Branis

Bar codex Jan Branis

The team and ice — these are the main things in the bar.

Sometimes compromise is absolutely necessary. Every person has a right to his own point of view.

Try to be the best host for your guests.

In comparison to a bartender, a bar manager takes on more responsibilities and liabilities.

Most of my knowledge I gained with experience, learning from my mistakes, books and guests. Also, a lot from trips, bar shows and magazines.

A bartender's outfit has an important influence on the job, especially hygiene and cleanliness.

Making inventory exhausts me the most — we have over 1,000 bottles.

It is not a problem for me to leave the bar for a vacation or for two-three days — I have the best team in the Czech Republic and two very reliable and competent leaders.

The Prague cocktail bar scene is one of the best in the Europe; the main disadvantage of the Prague bar scene is the unavailability of some ingredients or their price and quality.