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Ho Chak Chang

Ho Chak Chang

Wanchai,Hong Kong

Summary

Originally from Taiwan, Morris has spent the last 10 years in the industry working from classic cocktail bars, high concept sustainable bars to now leading the Team as Bar Manager at GOKAN Hong Kong.

Overview

1
1
Language
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Manager

Gokan
Central Hong Kong
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed bar operations, overseeing stock levels and ordering supplies to ensure inventory accuracy and meet demand.
  • Led a team of bartenders and support staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the bar area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Directed staff in daily work assignments to help each achieve goals and uphold restaurant reputation.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to align team on performance objectives and identify areas for improvement.
  • Scheduled employees to keep shifts well-staffed.
  • Coordinated over 20 guest shift events at the bar, ensuring smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
  • Developed innovative cocktail menu featuring seasonal ingredients and customer preferences to enhance guest experience.
  • Entered Asia's 50 Best Bars during first year of opening
  • Entered World's 50 Best Bars during second year of opening.

Head Bartender

Penicillin
Central Hong Kong
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Under Owners Mentorship, created few of the best selling cocktails.
  • Developed new cocktail recipes to suit wide range of customers' needs.

Head Bartender

Ounce Taipei
Taipei Taiwan
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed a team of bartenders, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance service quality.
  • Handled cash transactions and operated point-of-sale systems with accuracy and integrity.
  • Coordinated schedules for bartending staff, ensuring coverage during peak times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the bar area, adhering to hygiene regulations.

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Training
  • Hospitality management
  • Team building
  • Decision making
  • Brand Promotion
  • Customer orientation
  • Shift scheduling
  • Quality Control
  • Bar equipment maintenance
  • Recruitment
  • Event planning
  • Menu planning
  • Creative thinking

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

Awards and Accolades

Gokan Asia 50 Best 2026 #22

Gokan Asia 50 Best 2025 #33

Bartender’s Edit 2025 Most Recommended Bartender Hong Kong

Cointreau Challenge 2024 Hong Kong Champion

Flor De Cana Competition 2023 Hong Kong Champion

Tatler Dining Hong Kong Rising Star 2023

Timeline

Bar Manager

Gokan
05.2024 - Current

Head Bartender

Penicillin
10.2021 - 04.2024

Head Bartender

Ounce Taipei
07.2017 - 06.2021
Ho Chak Chang