Mixologist & Beverage Manager
Work mode Full-time Category Hospitality
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About this role
Vakansiyanın təsviri
- Develop, curate, and maintain all beverage and cocktail menus across outlets, IRD (amenities, minibar), and catering functions.
- Create balanced, creative, and cost‑effective beverage lists aligned with brand and concept direction.
- Lead the innovation of cocktails, mocktails, and specialty beverages, ensuring alignment with global trends and guest preferences.
- Represent and promote the hotel’s beverage program both internally and externally.
- Ensure impeccable beverage service delivery in all bars, lounges, in‑room dining, banquet bars, and event activations.
- Educate team members on ingredients, preparation techniques, beverage pairings, and service style.
- Interact with guests, provide recommendations, and elevate their drink experience through storytelling and product knowledge.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and efficiently, turning moments of service recovery into positive experiences.
- Oversee day‑to‑day beverage operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to hotel standards.
- Maintain all bar areas, storage, and minibar spaces in excellent operational and aesthetic condition.
- Conduct regular walk‑throughs to identify repair needs, product replenishment requirements, and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, rotation, and presentation of all beverage products.
- Develop and maintain beverage cost targets through effective inventory control and ordering practices.
- Conduct monthly stock reviews, ensure accurate requisitions, and minimize waste.
- Use menu engineering and sales analytics to optimize profitability and performance.
- Coordinate with procurement to source high‑quality, cost‑effective products aligned with the beverage concept.
- Train, coach, and mentor bartenders and service employees to elevate beverage knowledge and skills.
- Develop training materials for cocktails, spirits, wine, and non‑alcoholic programs.
- Lead pre‑shift briefings, product tastings, and ongoing upskilling programs.
- Support a collaborative, positive, and professional team culture.
- Ensure all POS systems (e.g., Micros/Oracle) accurately reflect beverage menus and pricing.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, and Hygiene regulations related to beverage production, storage, and service.
- Uphold grooming, service, and product standards consistently across all beverage operations.
Xüsusi tələblər
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Minimum 2–3 years of bartending or mixology experience with demonstrated creativity.
- Strong beverage knowledge: spirits, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and mixology techniques.
- Experience with POS systems, including Oracle/Micros, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
- Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience in luxury hotels or upscale cocktail venues.
- Beverage‑related certifications (WSET, Mixology/Bar Academy, etc.).
- Strong passion for innovation and continuous learning in the beverage field.
- Dedicated team player with a proactive, “can‑do” attitude
FSH 
Four Seasons Hotel Baku