About me
I’m Mihai Fetcu, a bartender, educator and consultant from Brașov, Romania. I’ve spent more than 15 years behind bars, teaching, developing drinks and working with people who care about hospitality.
My work has taken me from everyday bar service to competitions, training rooms and collaborations with spirits brands. Along the way, I’ve learned that knowing what goes into a glass is only part of the job. How we welcome people, support our colleagues and pass on what we know matters just as much.
Through my courses, writing and consultancy work, I share what I’ve learned, including the mistakes. I’m interested in the craft, but also in the conversations our industry sometimes avoids: burnout, addiction, mental health and life beyond the bar.
Today, I’m writing the next chapter through Arta de a fi barman, my book for the next generation of Romanian bartenders. It brings together technical knowledge and the human side of this profession, with a question that guides much of my work: what do we leave behind for those who come next?
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Professional highlights
Competitions: World finalist in the Giffard and Swizzle Masters competitions.
Education: Founder of Arta de a fi barman, an educational project for the bartending community.
Consultancy: Through Bar·Ki·Tek·Ture, I work with bars on drinks menus, operating procedures and team training.
