Ben Kingstone | Age 27
Beverage Manager, Harlo Entertainment, Toronto
As the current beverage manager for Harlo Entertainment, Ben Kingstone oversees the beverage program for a large portfolio of venues, including a 400-room hotel. He is responsible for leveraging brand partnerships, curating systems for training and managing a team of more than 50 bar staff and $1 million liquor inventory.
Prior to his role at Harlo Entertainment, Kingstone was director of Operations and part-owner of Mother Cocktail Bar in Toronto, helping the bar achieve recognition as one of the top 50 best bars in North America. Kingstone also worked as the beverage director for Dabic Hospitality, curating beverage programs for The Butcher Chef, Michael’s on Simcoe and Oliver’s Steakhouse.
As a finalist in the prestigious World Class bartending competition, Kingstone is eager to share his skills and expertise with his soon-to-be released bar book. Additionally, his video series with NOW Magazine has garnered more than one million impressions and is a true testament to his love for his craft.
