Bartender/mixologist (Ascot)

**Job Description / PD**: We are seeking a professionally skilled & creative Barman / Mixologist who has high-energy, to craft unforgettable cocktails & mixed beverages to provide an excellent guest experience.

It’s expected you will be a skilled barman who is a beverage mixologist Connoisseur with extensive in-depth knowledge of:

- Cocktails, Spirits, Wines, Mixers & Food & Beverage pairing.

As a barman mixologist artisan, you will have an outgoing & extravert personality with great interpersonal skills & have an innate understanding of the nuances of ingredients & creative flavour profiles that blends the art of cocktails & spirits with science to craft memorable & exceptional cocktails & mixed spirit beverages for our customers.

You will possess superior technical skills to design & craft, creative & intricate flavour profiles, drink presentation & garnish techniques that elevate customers enjoyment of our cocktails & mixed beverages, providing an outstanding tailored experience for our customers.

You will craft exceptional classical & new cocktail recipes & create unique beverage concepts that resonate with our restaurant brand identity & customer pretences.

**Responsibilities**:

- Take ownership & accountability for the management of the bar operations.
- Design & create innovative cocktail recipes & specials to enhance the drink menu.
- Remain focused on drink creation artistry & the exploration of new processes, techniques & ingredient pairings.
- Ensure all bar staff study & are proficient how to create classic & cutting-edge cocktail recipes, garnishing drinks, select the appropriate glassware & educating customers about the drink’s menu.
- Possess a keen sense of taste & smell to create new & innovative cocktails that delight customers & meet the restaurants standards.
- Ensure the bar operates efficiently & provide an excellent guest drinking experience.
- Engage with customers to provide a memorable bar experience & gather feedback.
- Lead, supervise, mentor & train bar staff on proper mixing techniques & customer service.
- As a senior barman mixologist specialist you will train, coach & have oversight of bar staff in the techniques of developing creative & innovative cocktails & mixed beverages.
- Stay guest focused & nurture an excellent guest experience.
- Monitor sales targets & implement strategies to increase revenue through promotions & innovations of the bar menu.
- Familiarity with bar equipment, tools, glass-wear usage & POS systems.
- Handling cash, credit, & debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate in the system & balancing the cash register.
- Stay updated on industry trends & continuously refine R&D; skills & knowledge of mixology.
- Stay updated on current mixology trends, refine R&D; work to improve beverage offerings & have a willingness to improve your skills & knowledge through industry seminars whilst promoting your unique creations on the restaurant social media platforms & in the local community to increase patronage.
- Strong understanding of legal obligations, including laws related to serving alcohol responsibly & checking identification to verify legal drinking age.
- Possess articulate communication skills to build a rapport with the guests, discuss their preferences & provide excellent beverage history & customer service.
- Remain professional & calm when problem-solving or handling customer complaints or issues that may arise during service.
- A willingness to collaborate with other bar & FOH staff members & contribute to a providing a fun, motivated atmosphere.
- Ensure compliance to HACCP standards, SOP’s, food safety & beverage regulations, hygiene, cleaning & sanitisation protocols are adhered too.
- Maintain cleanliness of bar equipment & organization of the bar area.
- Restock & replenish bar stock levels, monitor inventory levels, ordering of supplies, tracking usage, & minimizing waste.
- Develop & manage relationships with vendors for sourcing quality products.
- Plan, forecast bar stock requirements in preparation for daily trade, functions, larger groups & promotional packages.
- Diligent reporting on performance metrics on inventory levels, cost controls, forecast budgeting, bar stock ordering, wastage & equipment breakdowns.
- Monitor & record refrigeration & coolroom temperatures & ensure required beer & liquor ingredients are stocked ready for trade.
- Keep bar records, documents, stock receivals & reports well updated, tidy & legible.
- Coordinate staff rostering & schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak service periods & absenteeism.

**Qualifications & Experience**

To qualify for the position as our barman mixologist, individuals typically need to possess a combination of formal education & practical training experience.
- Possess a RSA Certification.
- Possess Certification III in Hospitality,
- Certified Specialist of Spirits [CSS]
- (Desired)
- Advanced Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Sommelier Qualification [WS Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q9ko4