Mixologist

VENTANA CANYON ALLIANCE LLC•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixologist welcomes customers, learns their beverage preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and, on occasion, meals. The role includes creating cocktail recipes, planning drink menus, informing customers about new beverages and specials, and ensuring the bar and tables are stocked and maintained. The Mixologist follows food-safety requirements, applicable state liquor laws, and management’s standard operating procedures. The position also handles inventory and supply orders, assists with cost control and inventory records, performs opening and closing duties, and processes cash and card transactions using the Point of Sales System. The Mixologist may serve catered parties from service or portable bars and must remain flexible to take on additional tasks as directed by the department manager. The position is part-time at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Meet the state minimum age to serve alcohol; must be at least 18 years old.
Complete alcohol awareness training.
Pass a background check.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply basic mathematical skills.
Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time.
Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong task and time management abilities.
Attention to detail and understanding of drink-mixing tools and techniques.
Ability to work holidays and weekends.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform other physical activities for extended periods, including shifts involving 6–8 or more hours of standing and walking.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; the description also identifies carrying trays up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and navigate fast-paced, crowded, and often noisy environments while carrying and balancing items.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, determine their beverage preferences, make recommendations, and take drink orders.
Plan drink menus and inform customers about new beverages and specials.
Develop new cocktail recipes and prepare, garnish, and serve beverages.
Take inventory, order supplies, stock the bar, and maintain inventory records.
Adhere to food-safety and quality regulations, applicable state liquor laws, and management procedures.
Maintain clean work and dining areas by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
Check identification to verify customers are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
Review banquet schedules, calendars of events, and special events for changes.
Perform opening and closing duties, including inventory, cash control, cleaning, and restocking.
Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions; ensure charges and change are accurate; balance the cash register; and remain accountable for checks and cash transactions.
Use the Point of Sales System.
Serve catered parties from service or portable bars and occasionally serve meals to guests.
Remain flexible and take on new and different tasks as directed by the department manager.