Born and raised in Greece, Christos Kalaitzis honed his passion for the beverage world through coffee by learning the intricate techniques of milling, roasting, use of equipment and speed tending.
After attending both the European Bartending School and Illinois Bartending School, Kalaitzis shifted from his previous role as a barista to becoming a full-fledged bartender. He began focusing on the creation and expansion of cocktail and coffee menus at various cocktail bars in Greece, including many restaurants in the Papadopoulos Company.