Mixologist

Role Overview

Morsan HR Consulting is seeking a skilled and creative Mixologist to join their client's team in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting quality beverages, delivering exceptional bar service, managing bar inventory, and upholding presentation and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers, spirits, juices, and other beverages.
• Follow approved recipes, measurements, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create attractive signature cocktails and mocktails that complement the restaurant’s menu.
• Ensure beverages are prepared promptly, consistently, and according to customer preferences.
• Welcome customers and provide professional, attentive, and friendly bar service.
• Recommend suitable beverages based on customer preferences, meals, and occasions.
• Promote beverage specials, premium products, signature drinks, and available offers.
• Upsell wines, spirits, cocktails, bottle service, bar snacks, and other menu items.
• Maintain good knowledge of beverage brands, ingredients, garnishes, and preparation techniques.
• Set up the bar before service and ensure beverages, tools, ice, garnishes, and glassware are available.
• Keep the bar counter, equipment, glassware, preparation areas, and storage spaces clean and organized.
• Monitor bar stock and request replenishment before products run out.
• Receive, count, and record beverages and bar supplies delivered to the restaurant.
• Participate in stock counts and reconcile physical stock against sales and stock records.
• Control portions and minimize over-pouring, spillages, breakages, and beverage wastage.
• Report stock shortages, damaged products, expired items, and unusual stock variances.
• Enter customer orders and process payments accurately using the approved point-of-sale system.
• Record complimentary drinks, discounts, cancellations, wastage, and breakages as required.
• Ensure opened bottles, garnishes, mixers, and other ingredients are properly stored and secured.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and avoid serving underage or visibly intoxicated customers.
• Handle customer complaints and difficult situations calmly and professionally.
• Assist with beverage packages and bar setups for corporate events, parties, weddings, and private functions.
• Set up and operate mobile bars during banqueting, outdoor, and off-site catering events.
• Pack, transport, arrange, and account for beverages, bar tools, glassware, ice, and catering supplies.
• Complete bar opening and closing duties according to restaurant procedures.
• Follow hygiene, responsible alcohol service, safety, and customer service standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certification in Mixology and Bartending from a recognized institution or a related field is highly preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a mixologist in a bar setup is highly recommended.
• Strong knowledge of cocktail and mocktail preparation, wines, beers, spirits, garnishes, and beverage presentation.
• Good customer service, communication, sales, and upselling skills.
• Ability to create attractive and commercially appealing cocktails and mocktails.
• Experience in bar stock control, portion control, and point-of-sale systems.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Honest, reliable, well groomed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for long hours.
• Willingness to work extended and late shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be comfortable working in banqueting and outside catering setups.
• Must be able to carry beverage crates, bar equipment, and catering supplies when supporting outside catering events.
• Must be ready to attend a physical interview and practical skills assessment covering mixology expertise, bar setup and presentation.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via Morsan HR Consulting on morsan.africa.