The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy is delighted to announce the appointment of new head bartender Kyle Wilkinson. Beginning his appointment on 1st March 2016, Wilkinson will be taking the helm from previous Head Bartender Chris Moore.
Having honed his skills at the likes of Brass Monkey and Pollen Street Social, most recently Wilkinson has been Bar Manager at The Blind Pig in Soho for the last two years. While under Kyle’s supervision, The Blind Pig has become regarded as an industry leader and has been nominated for multiple awards in the industry – notably winning ‘Best Restaurant Bar’ in 2015 at the Spirited Awards at Tales Of The Cocktail.
Wilkinson himself boasts a number of accolades, including winning Drambuie’s National Competition in 2011. In both 2011 and 2015 Wilkinson reached the finals in Diageo’s World Class competition, and this year he has again succeeded to be one of just 5 UK finalists. Wilkinson has also consulted for brands such as Johnnie Walker, Drambuie and worked with experimental food-smiths Bompas and Parr.
Highly skilled, extremely knowledgeable and having consistently contributed to top industry trends, Wilkinson is the perfect fit for this coveted and demanding role. Kyle said of his new Beaufort Bar position:
“The biggest, most challenging and proudest role of my career begins now”
Known the world over for innovative drinks, and having won Best International Hotel Bar at last year’s Tales of the Cocktail, The Beaufort Bar pushes the boundaries of cocktail making, imagination and design. Ambitious, innovative and dedicated, Wilkinson will be at the very forefront of the Beaufort Bar’s forthcoming creative direction.