We caught up with Alex Kratena, co-founder of world-class bar, Tayēr + Elementary, to discuss all-things hospitality, business - and, of course, cocktails. Here at Hubl, we’re always in the spirit of talking about the F&B industry, and couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to chat to the award-winning bartender.
About Tayēr + Elementary
Tayēr + Elementary is a cocktail bar situated in Old Street, in London, founded by Monica Berg and Alex Kratena.
Monica Berg and Alex Kratena are multi-award winning bartenders and entrepreneurs. Not only are they owners of Tayēr + Elementary, they are also co-founders of Muyu liqueurs and the drinks industry non-profit organisation P(OUR). In 2020 they won the Bar Innovators Of The Year Award by Class Magazine and during Covid-19 crisis launched Tayēr RTD, a collection of ready-to-drink bottled cocktails.
After landing in the World’s 50 Best Bars list at No.5, a higher position than all other new entries this year, Tayēr + Elementary was awarded Highest New Entry 2020.
Q&A with Alex Kratena
{Hubl} What is your favourite cocktail and why?
{Alex Kratena} My favourite cocktail is the one in my glass :) I drink different cocktails on different occasions depending on time, place and who I am with.
{Hubl} What’s the best thing about your job?
{Alex Kratena} My job is first of all a creative outlet, an opportunity to express myself and very selfishly we have built a bar we would like to go to.
{Hubl} What advice would you give to someone starting their own F&B business?
{Alex Kratena} You will never be 100% ready to launch the business, so don't wait, and jump into it, embrace the change and learn alongside the way.
Hubl x Tayēr + Elementary
Tayēr + Elementary joined the Hubl team this year to simplify their food-safety operations.
"We love using the Hubl app and Assist system here at Tayēr + Elementary. From the first contact all the way to install the team has exceeded all expectations."
Hubl is a hospitality checklist app which takes the guesswork out of food-safety due diligence. Designed by professionals in the industry, the food hygiene app covers key daily, weekly and monthly tasks such as cleaning and temperature verification. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, or looking to open up a cafe, Hubl can help.
"The systems are intuitive, easy to use and, what's more, they save time. The Hubl team accommodated all requests and bespoke tailoring requirements to suit our needs and specifications of our venues."
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