Bartender

The bartender

Shirley Yeung

Foxtrot Unicorn

Despite not stepping behind a bar until the age of 22, it’s safe to say that Shirley has always had hospitality in her blood. From working as a waitress at the age of 14, as a barista at 16, and as a kitchen hand at 18, Shirley now incorporates all of this combined knowledge into her current role as Group Operations Manager for Foxtrot Hospitality Group.

What aspect of bartending gives you the most satisfaction and why? What drives your passion for the industry, the people and the day to day work?

Over the years various aspects of bartending have given me satisfaction, but the most recent aspect of it for me is the community and the people you meet along the way. There are so many stories to be told, experiences to be shared and drinks to enjoy together. For me it's about connecting people and being able to come together as one, through any hurdle.

What drives my passion for this industry is definitely the people and the experiences. I get to meet a lot of people on a day-to-day basis but am now also able to play an integral role in training staff and seeing them flourish and grow; that is something quite special. I've also had the opportunity to build a network of friends and colleagues from around the world thanks to this industry and that is also something quite special.