Mixologist

Responsibilities:

Beverage Creation & Service:

• Recipe Development: Create new cocktail menus, seasonal drinks, and signature serves using spirits, bitters, syrups, infusions, and fresh ingredients
• Drink Preparation: Mix and serve classic + signature mocktails to spec, ensuring consistency, taste, and visual presentation 
• Quality Control: Maintain standards for taste, garnish, glassware, and portion control. Reduce wastage/spillage

Guest Experience & Sales:

• Customer Engagement: Interact with guests, recommend drinks based on preference, and upsell premium brands 
• Showmanship: Perform flair bartending, explain ingredients/process, and create an entertaining bar atmosphere
• Event Support: Lead mocktail tastings, masterclasses, or bar takeovers for special events

Bar Operations & Compliance: 

• Inventory & Stock: Monitor liquor, mixers, fresh produce, and garnish levels. Raise requisitions to avoid stock-outs
• Bar Setup & Cleanliness: Prep mise-en-place, maintain bar area hygiene, and ensure all tools/glassware are clean per NAFDAC + hygiene standards
• Cash & Controls: Follow cashiering/POS process, prevent over-pouring, and reduce shrinkage 

 Requirements:

• Knowledge of  wines, fruits, spirits, and mixology techniques
• Ability to develop new recipes and pair flavors
• Charisma, customer service, communication, and works well under pressure
• 2 years in bartending/mixology. 
• Long hours standing, night/weekend shifts, fast-paced environment

KPIs:

• Bar sales/revenue per shift 
• Drink consistency + low wastage % 
• Positive guest feedback/reviews 
• New mocktail uptake/menu performance