Manager of Beverage and Mixology

Ensemble Hospitality • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Maya is seeking a Manager of Beverage and Mixology to join its Food & Beverage Department. This role is suited to someone with experience in an upscale, free-standing cocktail bar or restaurant who can advocate for stellar service and create memorable guest experiences. The manager proactively attends to guests’ needs through attention to detail, positive interactions, and knowledge of mixology and restaurant operations. An outgoing, genuine personality and the ability to multitask, lead, and inspire the team are important to the role.

The manager understands financial responsibilities and drives business through marketing and awareness of restaurant and bar trends. They demonstrate mastery in crafting a wide range of cocktails, understand flavor profiles, and have extensive knowledge of spirits, domestic and international wines, liquors, and spirits, with an emphasis on tequila and mezcal. They work with a range of ingredients, including spirits, mixers, and garnishes, to prepare drinks with precision and flair. Collaboration with other staff and departments supports the overall dining and bar experience and ensures drinks complement the atmosphere and menu.

The position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. The stated salary range is $80,000–$85,000.

Requirements

• At least five years of cocktail bar or upscale restaurant experience, including crafting and serving a wide range of cocktails.
• At least two years in a leadership role; must be a hands-on leader.
• Experience with beverage control and inventory management, and ability to maintain a clean work environment.
• Strong communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to problem-solve with team members and guests.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starting personality, even disposition, and ability to function in a high-paced environment.
• Creativity and innovation skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and ability to forecast trends.
• Mastery of cocktail creation and understanding of flavor profiles, spirits, domestic and international wines, liquors, and spirits, with emphasis on tequila and mezcal.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds consistently throughout a shift.
• Must be well versed in Excel formulas and creating reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing unionized labor.
• Knowledge of Micros POS.
• Hospitality college degree or certification in mixology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, detail-oriented service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Lead and inspire the team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee beverage control, inventory management, and a clean work environment.
• Craft and serve a wide range of cocktails, including classic recipes and innovative custom creations tailored to guest preferences.
• Develop cocktails, mixes, and garnishes that can be executed in high volume.
• Drive business through marketing and awareness of restaurant and bar trends; forecast food and beverage trends.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments to enhance the dining and bar experience and complement the ambiance and menu offerings.
• Prepare reports and work with Excel formulas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed