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CTA buttonGeorge Tsalikidis began working in the hospitality industry at the age of 15, but became more actively involved from the age of 18, while studying at the Department of Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Over time, he was drawn deeply into the world of coffee, attended various training seminars, and became a member of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
Working in select venues around Thessaloniki, he also began participating in bar setup and design projects for hotels, garden bars, and more. His philosophy embraces the idea that coffee and alcohol are interconnected pillars of the modern hospitality experience.
He was a member of the B&W Spirit Evolution team and started teaching barista skills at vocational institutes in Thessaloniki. Since 2018, he has served as Barista Trainer and Quality Control Manager for Northern Greece at Vergnano, while continuing to teach as an instructor at Bar Academy.