Tatenda

“Every drink tells a story, and as a bartender it's my job to help people tell theirs.”

Tatenda is a Zimbabwean man with a talent for bartending. Growing up, he always loved mixing drinks for his friends and family during gatherings. It wasn't until he moved to the city and got a job at a popular nightclub that he realized he could turn his passion into a career. Tatenda takes pride in knowing all his regulars by name and their favorite drink order. When he's not behind the bar, he likes to spend his time playing pickup soccer with his neighborhood friends. He also enjoys reading books about different cocktail recipes, experimenting and creating new ones of his own. Tatenda dreams of one day opening up his own bar and sharing his love of mixology with even more people.

What is your favorite part about working as a bartender?

I love getting to know different people, hearing their stories, and making them smile with a perfect drink.

What's an interesting fact about you that most people don't know?

I used to be quite shy, but bartending has helped me come out of my shell and be more confident in myself.