Lead Mixologist: Craft, Lead & Elevate Luxury Beverages

Hospitaliti; Dubai; On-site; AED 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lana - Dorchester Collection in Dubai, operating via Hosco, seeks a Head Mixologist to lead the luxury beverage program and mentor the bar team. You will craft contemporary cocktails, uphold the brand's esteemed standards, and collaborate with culinary colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will learn and grow within the Dorchester Collection's award-winning learning academy while elevating craft, service, and leadership across all beverage operations.

Qualifications

• Luxury hotel beverage leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to design and implement end-to-end cocktail programs.
• Strong training and mentoring capabilities for bar teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure beverage standards in all areas are exceptional while upholding Dorchester Collection values.
• Train, coach, and mentor the bar team to foster professional development.
• Drive the beverage program quality with deep product knowledge across teams and guests.
• Design innovative, seasonally inspired cocktails reflecting global mixology trends.
• Collaborate with culinary team to develop sophisticated food & beverage pairings for events.
• Establish relationships with premium vendors for exclusive spirits and sustainable ingredients.
• Manage inventory, reduce waste, and control portion standards to maximize profitability.
• Oversee health, safety, food hygiene, and local liquor licensing compliance across bars.
• Maintain all bar tools and equipment in peak condition and readiness.
• Play a key role in sharing beverage knowledge with teams and guests.

Skills

Beverage leadership

Bar program development

Product knowledge

Team coaching

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Lana - Dorchester Collection in Dubai, operating via Hosco, seeks a Head Mixologist to lead the luxury beverage program and mentor the bar team. You will craft contemporary cocktails, uphold the brand's esteemed standards, and collaborate with culinary colleagues to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will learn and grow within the Dorchester Collection's award-winning learning academy while elevating craft, service, and leadership across all beverage operations.