MEET THE TEAM || ALEX MANTON

Welcome to meet the team Mondays! Each week we bring you one of our great team’s profile.

Name: Alexander Manton
Role: Head Waiter
Started at Hot Tamale: June 2019

Favourite Agave Spirit: Centinela
Favourite Cocktail: Picante Margarita
Favourite Dish: Jalapenos Crujiente

Tell us a bit more about yourself…

“I received a great present for my 26th birthday, my friend arranged a piece of land in Scotland which technically makes be a Lord”

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Meet the Team || Kshitiz ‘Joe’ Kunwar

Welcome to meet the team Mondays! Each week we bring you one of our great team’s profile.

Name: Kshitiz ‘Joe’ Kunwar
Role: Chef
Started at Hot Tamale: May 2017

Favourite Drink: Pacifico Beer
Favourite Dish: Carne Asada al Carbon

Tell us a bit more about yourself…

“I play soccer for Darwin Hearts, I am in the Div 1 team as the Goal Keeper.”

Meet the Team || Alejandro Ossa Ruiz

Welcome to meet the team Mondays! Each week we bring you one of our great team’s profile.

Name: Alejandro Ossa Ruiz
Role: Chef
Started at Hot Tamale: November 2018

Favourite Agave Spirit: 1800 Tequila
Favourite Cocktail: Frozen Margarita – Pineapple & Ginger
Favourite Dish: Burrito Bowl

Frozen Pineapple & Ginger Margarita
Burrito Bowl

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF…

“I started Judo when I was 10 years old in Columbia, I am a black belt. I was a National & International Champion for Columbia. I moved to Australia in 2014 and since then have been Queensland Champion twice.”

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Meet the Team || Elian Tovar-Sheridan

Welcome to meet the team Mondays! Each week we bring you one of our great team’s profile.

Name: Elian Tovar-Sheridan
Role: Head Bartender
Started at Hot Tamale: November 2017

Favourite Agave Spirit: Alipus
Favourite Cocktail: Vida Margarita
Favourite Dish: Carne Asada al Carbon

Tell us a bit about yourself…

“I was born & grew up mostly in Perth but moved to Darwin to finish off High School. My Dad is Mexican & I spent 4 years living in Mexico when I was younger. I love Mexico, especially the food! Working at Hot Tamale gave me a deeper appreciation on Agave Spirits, Mezcal really is something special!”

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MEET THE TEAM || ALEXANDER JOHNSTON

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

NAME: Alexander Johnston
STARTED AT HOT TAMALE:September 2013
POSITION: bar manager
FAVOURITE AGAVE SPIRIT: del maguey san luis del rio
FAVOURITE DISH: aguachile

Alex Johnston Margarita

FUN FACTS

Originally from London
Been in Australia for over 5 years
Passionate about his football team Tottenham Hotspur

 

Bartending

Alex is also a very experienced bartender and is a big part of the Darwin bartending community. He has been interstate in cocktail competitions and has a knack for winning all the local ones.

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MEET THE TEAM || ANTHONY PORROVECCHIO

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

NAME: Anthony Porrovecchio
STARTED AT HOT TAMALE:July 2016
POSITION: apprentice chef
FAVOURITE DISH: FISH TACOS

FUN FACTS

Loves Fishing
Was born & grew up in Darwin
Has a passion for creating things from scratch,  like salsas & marinades

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MEET THE TEAM || REBECCA STEEL

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

NAME: rebecca steel
STARTED AT HOT TAMALE:september 2016
POSITION: manager
favourite agave spirit: Fortaleza
FAVOURITE DISH: Burrito bowl

FUN FACTS

Originally from Scotland
Is an artist (she is in charge of all chalk drawing at Hot Tamale)
Lived in Australia for 4 years

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MEET THE TEAM || GABRIELLA MORRIS

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

NAME: GAbriella morris
STARTED AT HOT TAMALE: february 2017
POSITION: duty manager
FAVOURITE DISH: croquetas
FAVOURITE AGAVE SPIRIT: ocho blanco
gabby morris

FUN FACTS

Gabby is from Wales & can speak Welsh
She has lived in Australia for 4 years and in Darwin for 2 of them
She has a degree in History & Medieval Studies

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Meet The Team || Matthew Zarimis

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

NAME: MATTHEW ZARIMIS
STARTED AT HOT TAMALE: NOVEMBER 2012
POSITION: BARTENDER
FAVOURITE DISH: FISH TACOS & Ceviche
FAVOURITE AGAVE SPIRIT: TAPATIO BLANCO

FUN FACTS

Matt is part of the original starting team at Hot Tamale
Graduated at Darwin High School in 2011
Is a Gamer & Streamer

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Meet The Team || Yang Yu Chun ‘SIX’

Welcome to Meet the Team Mondays – every Monday we share with you a profile of one of our hardworking team.

Name: yang yu chun ‘six’
Started at Hot Tamale: january 2013
Position: cook
Favourite Dish: fish tacos
Yang yu Chun

Fun Facts

Owns her own Ice-Cream truck that trades at Nightcliff Beach & in the city
Born in Taiwan
Passionate about cooking Mexican & Asian Cuisine

 

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