Meet the Team!

Welcome to 2012. . . . . . . Meet the faces taking Mai Tai into the future


Dave Winstanley - General Manager

Here from the very beginning and still going strong. Having worked his way up to GM, Dave has steered Mai Tai through many changes in the last 4 years.In 2012 he will be providing the backbone to our team of mixologists as they work there way up the ladder




Gino McCarthy - Head Bartender

Gino joined the Mai Tai team towards the end of last summer.  A familiar face on the bar scene in Bournemouth, Gino has jumped in with both feet into the Mai Tai ethos and is now in charge of day-today running behind the bar and looks after our team.
With a keen interest in mixology & management, expect big things from the main man in 2012.


Elliott Elwart - Bartender

Elliott joined our team at the end of last year in his first ever bartending position!  Since joining he has moved on in leaps and bounds quickly picking up the drinks, the culture and the love every bartender at Mai Tai is expected to have for his trade.  This year he will be improving on this foundation, with a view to competition bartending in the near future.  Watch this space. . .






Dominique Goodband- Waiting/Trainee Bartender

Dominique had work with us at U-Mix on many outside events before joining Mai Tai's team in December last year.  Continuing her waiting position and has now just started the U-Mix Bartender Training Scheme, look out for here making some great classics behind the bar soon!







Joanna Wright -Bartender

Joanna, a local student, is one of our fantastic part-time bartenders.  Catch her at the bar most weekends.  A great bartender and her personal and friendly service is something to behold, don't be shy come and say hi!





Samantha Shiers-Waiting Staff

Looking for great table service with a smile? Then Sam is there ready and waiting! Samantha joined us at the end of last summer and has taken on the role of our table hosting with a passion. Her friendly and reliable service can really make your evening and she is brilliant at looking after both large party reservations and small more intimate evening reservations.








So there we are, at Mai Tai we pride ourselves on having great staff that are more than happy to look after you and make your evening not just great but amazing.  Make sure you come and say hello next time you fancy something special . . . . . .