Rensel Cabrera is more than just a bartender, he is a master of his craft, a true hospitality professional who knows how to make guests feel right at home as soon as they walk into the bar. His cocktail creations are nothing short of amazing, each one carefully crafted to perfection, with just the right amount of flavors and ingredients to tantalize the taste buds. Rensel is not just a bartender, he is the heart and soul of bar operations. He knows how to manage the bar, oversee the inventory and make sure everything runs smoothly. He is always one step ahead, anticipating guests’ needs and making sure that they have a fantastic experience. He is a true team player, always willing to lend a hand and help out wherever needed.
Rensel’s strategy for The Sylvester is to create an atmosphere that encourages learning and experiences. Every month he hosts Industry takeovers, Master Classes, and educational seminars from great bars around the world. His goal is to create an environment where customers and colleagues can come together, learn something new, and enjoy some great drinks in the process.
When asked about how he manages to operate at his best while constantly improving, innovating, and inspiring others, Rensel credits the bar environment at The Sylvester. He explains that everyone on the team is always performing at their highest level, which motivates him to stay sharp, educated, and motivated as one of the leaders. Rensel’s personal journey from a barback to running one of the best bars in Miami proves that with hard work, bartending can be a legitimate career choice, as demonstrated by the program at bars like The Sylvester and Beaker & Gray.
Rensel shared that he is driven by the fact that he is still in the early stages of his career. Despite having worked in hospitality for five years, with only two years as a bar manager and three as a bartender, he feels that there is still so much to learn. Recently, he and his bar have been presented with several opportunities to do pop-ups in various locations around the world, including New York, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and Norway. Rensel sees these opportunities as a chance to broaden his knowledge and bring back new ideas to apply to his bar program at The Sylvester.
Rensel’s passion for mixology and bartending is contagious. He loves to share his knowledge and expertise with others, always willing to teach and train others in the art of cocktail making. His dedication and commitment to his craft are evident in everything he does, from the way he greets guests to the way he creates his signature cocktails. He expressed his gratitude towards his mentors, colleagues, friends, and family such as Joe Jebelean, Derek Stillman, Tim Christakis, and Ben Potts. Furthermore, Rensel emphasized the importance of his team at The Sylvester, who have played a vital role in the success of the business. The team is dedicated to providing the Miami community with some of the best bars in the world and organizing educational classes. Although winning awards and making it to the 50 Best list would be great, Rensel’s priority is ensuring that his team and guests are happy.
Soon to become a father, he knows that balancing work and family life will be a new challenge for him. Despite this, he remains committed to running his successful Miami bar, The Sylvester, and continuing to offer classes for those interested in the hospitality industry. Rensel also mentioned that they have exciting events lined up and encouraged people to follow him on Instagram at @Renselito to stay updated.
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