Mixologist

GTA-IB Management LLC•Palm Harbor, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and experienced Mixologist / Bartender to join our team at our premier golf resort. This position is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service to resort guests, members, and event attendees while helping develop, implement, and maintain an elevated resort-wide beverage program.

Requirements

Previous professional bartending and mixology experience required.
Demonstrated background in craft cocktails, spirits, and beverage program development required.
Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktail preparation, and modern mixology techniques.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, tournaments, and special events.
Responsible alcohol service certification preferred, ability to obtain and maintain certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Previous experience in F&B Division-wide operations required.
Previous experience training, coaching, or educating bartenders and service teams strongly preferred.
Experience with recipe development, beverage costing, inventory management, and menu development preferred.
Strong presentation skills.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with resort guests and members.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and resort standards.
Provide outstanding guest and member service in a professional and engaging manner.
Develop seasonal cocktails, specialty beverages, and creative beverage offerings.
Assist with recipe costing, menu development, product selection, and beverage program enhancements.
Develop standardized recipes, specifications, and procedures to ensure beverage consistency across resort outlets.
Train and educate bartenders and service teams on cocktail preparation, spirits knowledge, proper techniques, presentation, responsible alcohol service, and resort beverage standards.
Conduct ongoing beverage training, tastings, and educational sessions for the team.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, product selection, cost control, and inventory analysis.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper sanitation of all bar areas.
Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws and company policies.
Support banquet functions, golf tournaments, member events, and special resort events as needed.
Perform administrative and office-related beverage management duties when assigned.
Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage leadership to continuously improve the overall beverage experience.
Perform any additional duties as necessary and assigned.