Maxime Belfand

Maxime Belfand's journey began in a Parisian suburb, leading him to London at 20. After a stint in a French restaurant's kitchen, Maxime found his passion in bartending. From Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London to Saxon + Parole in NYC, he honed his skills under luminaries. As Avroko's corporate bar director, he globalized bar programs. The pandemic shifted his path, and he embraced a trade advocacy role with Bacardi in NYC. Maxime, a self-professed "cocktail nerd," believes crafting cocktails involves both taste and visual allure, inspired by his global adventures. His journey is a testament to unyielding commitment and curiosity.