Mixologist

Overview

The Mixologist role is essential to delivering an exceptional beverage experience at the restaurant. This position involves crafting a diverse array of drinks, engaging warmly with guests, maintaining a neat bar environment, and contributing to catering events on and off site. Responsibilities encompass cocktail preparation, inventory management, sales, and compliance with service standards.

Primary Duties

• Prepare and serve a wide selection of drinks including cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers, spirits, juices, and soft drinks, following precise recipes and presentation standards.
• Create innovative cocktails and non-alcoholic signature drinks that complement the restaurant's menu themes and seasonal changes.
• Deliver attentive customer service at the bar by taking orders efficiently, providing personalized drink recommendations, and promoting specials and premium beverages.
• Set up the bar each shift, ensuring supplies like ice, garnishes, glassware, and tools are ready, and continuously maintain cleanliness and orderliness during service.
• Track bar inventory accurately, arrange for replenishments when necessary, and handle delivery processes including stock counting and correct storage.
• Utilize the point-of-sale system effectively for entering orders, processing payments, voiding errors, and recording any complimentary drinks or wastage events in line with company policies.
• Uphold responsible alcohol service by verifying IDs, monitoring guest behavior, refusing service to intoxicated customers, and managing all open bottles and perishable mixers safely.
• Support banquet and off-site functions by preparing portable bars and delivering efficient beverage service in temporary, fast-paced settings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possession of a formal bartending or mixology certification from an accredited institution is highly preferred.
• A minimum of two years' experience working as a mixologist or bartender in a busy bar or restaurant setting.
• Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail techniques, various spirits, wine, beer varieties, garnish preparation, and visual presentation skills.
• Proven ability to design commercially viable signature drinks with balanced flavors and attractive appearance.
• Experience managing inventory, portion control, and proficient operation of point-of-sale systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and sales skills aimed at engaging guests and maximizing upselling opportunities.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, and legal requirements concerning responsible alcohol service.
• Attributes such as reliability, honesty, ability to remain calm under pressure, close attention to detail, and a neat professional demeanor.
• Physical endurance to stand for extended periods, lift heavy bar equipment and beverage crates, and work during late shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Willingness to undergo practical evaluations of mixology skills, speed, and bar setup proficiency during the interview process.

Additional Information

The position is based onsite in Nairobi County, Kenya, offered full-time with benefits. Salary is unspecified and payment details are not disclosed. Candidates should be prepared for an interactive hiring process including practical assessments. The role demands professionalism, speed, consistency, creativity, and excellent customer engagement throughout all service environments including private events and off-site catering.

Warning

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