From car park to the Ritz Paris: Colin Field on hospitality leadership & world-class guest experience

Behind every cocktail is a story, a smile, and a moment that guests will never forget. Join Colin Fields and discover the secrets of legendary hospitality.

Step behind the bar with Colin Fields, the legendary head bartender of the Hemingway Bar at The Ritz Paris, twice named Best Bartender in the World. From his early days as a car park attendant in England to creating iconic cocktails like the Limoncello Spritz, Colin shares the art, science, and soul of hospitality.

In this episode, we explore:

• How personality, passion, and presence create unforgettable guest experiences.

• The story behind the Limoncello Spritz and other signature cocktails.

• Secrets of luxury bartending, from speed, service, and efficiency to crafting moments that guests remember forever.

• Why simplicity in cocktails often delivers the most profound guest experiences.

• Tales of celebrity encounters, iconic bars, and lessons from a lifetime in hospitality.

Whether you’re a bartender, hotelier, or hospitality enthusiast, this conversation is full of actionable insights, inspiration, and insider stories that show how cocktails can be an art form and a tool to connect people.

🔗 Connect with Colin Fields:

• Hemingway Bar – The Ritz Paris

• LinkedIn

🎬 Colin’s Recommended Shows & Movies:

• The Rink (1916, Charlie Chaplin) – bartending flair over a century ago.

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