Sofitel London St James has announced the appointment of Angelo Sparvoli as the new Head Bartender of the five-star hotel’s St James Bar. The arrival of Angelo marks the next stage in the bar’s exciting journey alongside the explorative ‘Imagination’ menu.
Angelo Sparvoli joins St James Bar with an impressive résumé.
The 28-year-old Italian- native began his foray into the industry in 2013, in his hometown of Le Marche, located in the centre of Italy, where the convivial environment and interaction with customers ignited his passion for bartending.
Determined to explore his craft through travel, Angelo worked in several bars across both Italy and Portugal, where he continued to develop his expertise. During this time, he honed his skills and expanded his knowledge further, focusing on attention to detail and the guest experience.
In the summer of 2016, Angelo was appointed a position at the prestigious American Bar at The Savoy, the oldest surviving cocktail bar in Britain.
Angelo progressed from barback to bartender under the tutelage of the Bar Manager Declan McGurk and Head Bartender Erik Lorincz, during which the bar garnered a multitude of awards including World’s Best Bar at the Spirited Awards in 2018 and in the World’s 50 Best in 2017.
Throughout his tenure at The Savoy, Angelo was able to travel extensively worldwide, from Asia to New York and Lima, making well-founded connections and raising his professional profile as a result.