Rui Pinheiro

Rui Pinheiro has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Rui is currently working at O'Callaghan Collection as the Head Bartender and Bar Trainer since March 2023. Previously, they worked at The Morgan Hotel as the Head Mixologist and Bar Trainer from September 2022 to March 2023. Rui also served as a Mixologist from May 2022 to September 2022 and as a Bartender from January 2022 to May 2022 at the same hotel. Prior to that, Rui worked as a Bartender at Sala de Corte from January 2020 to July 2020, and as a Bar Manager at Octant Praia Verde from August 2018 to December 2019. Rui gained valuable experience as a Barman at Resort Monte Real - Palace Hotel, Termas & Spa from May 2013 to August 2018, and at Apartado 28 from December 2017 to July 2018.

Rui Pinheiro started their education in 2010 at Colégio Dr Luis Pereira da Costa, where they studied for three years. In 2015, they attended Mirago Bartending, focusing on bar initiation. In 2018, Rui enhanced their skills further by completing a course on bar control and management at Soares Mixology Studio, as well as a program on modern mixology at Black Pepper & Basil. The following year, in 2019, they pursued a wine initiation program at Praia Verde Boutique Hotel and a masterclass barista program at Cocktail Team, specializing in the food and beverage industry.