Mixologist - Render (OC)
About The Position
The Mixologist prepares and serves beverages according to recipes and specified pouring portions, using appropriate garnishes, glassware, pricing, and wine-service practices. The role requires knowledge of mixology, food and beverage menus, daily specials, beverage equipment operation and cleaning, and the service requirements for Beverage Specialists and the Lounge Serving Team. The Mixologist also provides food service, builds craft cocktails to exact specifications with showmanship, and creates complex garnishes for drink presentations. The position involves maintaining a clean and organized bar, completing assigned side work, cleaning, and stocking efficiently and on time, following alcohol-awareness laws and procedures, describing and upselling food and beverages, and settling bar checks in accordance with cash-handling policies. The Mixologist communicates with guests, memorizes and repeats scripted dialogue, and performs other duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of bartending experience in a high-volume front bar, service bar, and/or fine-dining environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Extensive cocktail recipe knowledge.
- Extensive wine and craft beer knowledge.
- Able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
- Able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 25 pounds.
- Able to obtain and maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Recognize and prepare a variety of beverages according to recipes and specified measured pouring portions, using appropriate garnishes and glassware, accurate pricing, and proper wine-service practices.
- Operate and clean beverage equipment, including frozen beverage machines, dishwashers, ice machines, and pouring guns.
- Know all food and beverage menu items and daily specials.
- Meet the sequence requirements for the Beverage Specialist position and the requirements for the Lounge Serving Team.
- Provide food service at the same level as dining room staff.
- Comply with and enforce alcohol-awareness laws and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized bar.
- Complete assigned side work, cleaning, and stocking duties efficiently, accurately, and on time.
- Build and create craft cocktails to exact specifications and demonstrate showmanship in their creation.
- Know garnishes, create complex garnishes, and use them appropriately in drink presentations.
- Communicate effectively and memorize and repeat scripted dialogue.
- Describe and upsell food and beverages to enhance the guest drinking and dining experience.
- Settle bar checks in accordance with cash-handling policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
