Mixologist - The Westin Cape Town at Marriott International

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Hospitality management or its equivalent with formal bartending training
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same position from a reputable restaurant and or 4 or 5-star hotel property
• Knowledge of wines, spirits and all alcoholic beverages 
• Desire and ability to train and develop staff
• Maintains awareness of industry trends in service, product and presentation
• Alcohol awareness and knowledge of responsible service
• You must be proactive, adaptable team player who enjoys taking initiative to drive for results
• Eager to learn & progress, responsible with the willingness to take ownership
• To ensure proper mixing, blending, of drinks
• People centric disposition
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Problem solving, conflict resolutions skills
• Ability to build effective relationships
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages the ordering of all beer, wine, spirits, and bar tools and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents, costing and preparation methods
• Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality
• Drafts beer menu in coordination with Brewery staff
• Ensure that appropriate stock/par level of all bar items is constantly maintained
• stock bar supplies to par levels
• Create and push the limits of what mixed drinks can be
• Have great knowledge of alcohol and alcohol history
• Use one’s expert knowledge to create innovative drinks and cocktails that explore the boundaries of flavours
• part from bar operation, ensuring HACCP standards, SOP’s, cleaning and all bar related work will be taken care by Mixologist and supervise
• All special occasions and events will be taken care by and creating innovative cocktail, specials and recipes
• Participation and acts as a mentor for all junior colleagues
• Tries new methods, equipment’s required, new products and generates ideas for creativity
• Prepare all needs for larger groups, events and welcome drinks.
• Keep bar records and files well updated
• Monitor temperature records, recipes and daily availabilities up to date
• Minimize and control breakages
• Be creative and innovative during low seasons and high seasons to utilize revenue by implementing beverages, cocktails and Mocktails
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections designated glassware, garnishes, preparation method/time, ingredients, portion sizes, presentation and prices
• Capable to conduct beverage inventories