Mixologist

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Drink Creation & Menu Development**:

- Design and create innovative cocktails that reflect the latest trends or align with the establishment’s theme.
- Develop seasonal or signature drink menus, ensuring that they use high-quality ingredients and offer unique flavor profiles.
- Experiment with new ingredients, flavor pairings, and techniques to continuously enhance the drink selection.
- **Customer Service & Interaction**:

- Engage with customers to understand their tastes and preferences, providing personalized drink recommendations.
- Deliver a high level of service, creating a memorable experience for guests through skillful drink preparation and presentation.
- Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with patrons.
- **Preparation & Mixing**:

- Accurately measure and mix ingredients for cocktails, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
- Use specialized tools and equipment, such as shakers, strainers, muddlers, and garnishing tools.
- Maintain a high level of efficiency, especially during busy hours, while maintaining precision and attention to detail.
- **Inventory & Stock Management**:

- Oversee inventory of liquor, syrups, mixers, and garnishes, ensuring that all necessary supplies are on hand.
- Monitor and manage stock levels, making recommendations for reordering supplies as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, ensuring that everything is stored properly and easily accessible.
- **Safety & Compliance**:

- Ensure that all alcohol-serving laws and regulations are followed, including checking IDs and avoiding over-serving.
- Promote responsible drinking and adhere to all safety protocols regarding alcohol consumption.
- **Training & Mentorship**:

- Train junior bartenders or other bar staff in mixology techniques and proper cocktail preparation methods.
- Share knowledge about new trends, techniques, and ingredient sourcing with the bar team.
- **Presentation & Ambiance**:

- Pay attention to the presentation of drinks, including glassware, garnishes, and the overall look of the cocktail.
- Set the tone and atmosphere of the bar by adjusting lighting, music, and other elements to create an enjoyable environment for guests.
- **Customer Satisfaction**:

- Address customer concerns or special requests promptly, ensuring satisfaction with the drinks and overall experience.
- Actively listen to feedback and adapt to customer preferences to improve service.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Experience**: Proven experience in bartending or mixology, typically 3-5 years.
- **Knowledge of Cocktails**: Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, as well as an understanding of spirits, liqueurs, and mixers.
- **Creativity**: Ability to create innovative and unique cocktails that reflect both trends and guest preferences.
- **Attention to Detail**: Precision in measurement, mixing, and presentation.
- **Customer Service**: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with guests.
- **Physical Stamina**: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- **Organizational Skills**: Strong ability to maintain a clean, organized bar area and manage inventory effectively.
- **Mixology Techniques**: Proficiency in shaking, stirring, muddling, and garnishing, along with knowledge of advanced techniques like infusions, molecular gastronomy, and barrel aging.
- **Knowledge of Food Pairing**: Understanding of how certain cocktails can complement or enhance food offerings.