Mixologist

Job Description

Job description / Role

The Position

To manage the overall operation of the Bar, following established objectives for the highest standards in professional management and administration as well as in effective and fair personnel development.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

– Studies and attempts to contribute to the evolution of the field of bartending.
– Creates innovative beverages, often using unique, house made, or historical (and now uncommon) ingredients and combining those to create unusual tastes in drinks.
– Studies and reimagines classic beverages
– Revels in and refines the techniques and drinks of the bartenders of old
– Is a sort of beverage historian and revolutionary rolled into one
– Develop and maintain Beverage training programs to ensure a high degree of staff professionalism
– Designs beverages that are seasonal and / or aligned with the style of the establishment
– Prepares any house-made syrups, tinctures, bitters, or other ingredients that a bartender will need for service
– Selects ingredients behind the bar that are high quality and again, aligned with the bar or restaurant.
– Manage day-to-day operations of the Bar & Lounge Operation along with Assistant Manager.
– Handle all related Beverage complaints and make effective service recovery
– Ensure standards are being followed in accordance with F&B policies and procedures
– Ensure all Bar & Service employees have full beverage product knowledge
– Regularly inspect beverage quality
– Hold monthly one-to-one staff meetings to establish and monitor targets and achievements, and update performance logs accordingly
– Liaise with stewarding on Glassware inventory and breakage control
– Establish guest database with beverage preference records of regular guests
– Implement weekly cleaning schedules for bar operating equipment
– Control stock of all equipment in the Bar
– Constantly monitor staff's appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism