Head Mixologist

A 5-Star Hotel is seeking a Head Mixologist with creative flair and passion for beverages to lead its bar team.

The Head Mixologist oversees an establishments bar operations. The job requires organization, problem-solving and communication skills. He supervises multiple aspects of supplying, running and operating a bar as a standalone location or as part of a restaurant, hotel or other hospitality service business.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Work in partnership with the Restaurant Manager to execute the smooth and flawless operation of the Bar and Restaurant

Develop a complete working knowledge of the menu items and their ingredients and preparation

Develop a complete working knowledge of all products served in the bar

Creates seasonal craft cocktail menus and craft cocktails for special events

Drive cocktail menu changes to ensure fresh, innovative and seasonally accurate cocktails are available on the menu

Presents ideas to enhance the beverage program is stays up to date on current trends

Train bartenders and service team to ensure beverage knowledge and service levels are to standard. Conduct weekly training sessions on beverage pouring practice, cocktail mixing, bottle flaring and up-selling

Ensure that all details of service are performed by the bartenders to expected standards and that every guest receives the highest quality of service in line with LQA standards

Assist with beverage procurement, beverage costing

Complete product requisitions accurately and maintain bar beverage inventory control

Ensure all bartender checks are closed and guest billing is accurate

Monitor bar opening and closing duties and completed daily to standard by bartenders

Achieve total guest satisfaction and organizational profitability through effective utilization of all resources

Delight the guest by offering trend setting and innovative products and services, contribute to sales activities and assist in maximizing revenue

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of two years experience in Bar Operations

Excellent bartending skills coupled with thorough knowledge about all types of wines, liquor and cocktails are an advantage

Previous experiences in leadership and managerial roles are a definite plus

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships

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Minimum of two years' experience in Bar Operations .

Excellent bartending skills coupled with thorough knowledge about all types of wines, liquor and cocktails are an advantage .

Previous experiences in leadership and managerial roles are a definite plus .

Excellent communication and organizational skills .

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities .

Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility .

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships