Emanuel Santiago is a Chicago-based bartender with a background in cocktail development, beverage operations and hospitality. He previously served as Cocktail Director at Pigtail Pig & Cocktail by José Andrés, where he focused on creative cocktail development, distinctive spirits, house-made ingredients and advanced techniques while maintaining a balance between innovation and approachability.

He later served as Bar Manager at Three Dots and a Dash, overseeing bar operations and contributing to the continued development and execution of one of Chicago’s most recognized cocktail programs.

Emanuel is currently part of the bar team at Scratch Restaurants, where he continues to bring his experience in technique, flavor, presentation and guest experience behind the bar. His approach combines the creativity and technical knowledge developed through his previous leadership roles with a hands-on focus on hospitality.