Head Mixologist

Kellan Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc

Leisure membership

Family discounts

Room discounts

F&B discounts

Spa discounts

On-site parking

Company benefits

Job summary

Kellan Group, on behalf of a luxury Glasgow hotel, seeks a Head Mixologist to lead the beverage program with a Forbes-standard focus. You will shape the cocktail menu, mentor the bar team and own service from the floor.

This senior, hands-on role requires excellence in guest experience, staff development and cross-department collaboration to deliver an elevated, seamless beverage journey. Salary is competitive; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Luxury hospitality background required.
• Experience leading a high-end beverage program.

Responsibilities

• Bar leadership and operations
• Beverage expertise and menu development
• Maintaining standards and writing SOPs
• Team leadership and development
• Collaboration with other departments to enhance the guest journey
• Commercial awareness
• Standards and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Mixology

Menu development

Team development

Beverage expertise

Job description

Head Mixologist - 5 star hotel - Glasgow

• Great salary plus tronc
• Free leisure membership and discounts for family
• Discounts on rooms, F&B and spa
• Free on-site parking
• Lots of other company benefits

We are recruiting a Head Mixologist with a strong focus on mixology for this prestigious 5 star hotel in the Glasgow area. You will be a Head Mixologist who has come from a luxury background and understands Forbes standards. This is essential and only someone with this background will be considered.

You will be a highly skilled and hands on Head Mixologist to lead our bar offering, shaping a refined and memorable beverage experience that complements our wider food and beverage operation.

This is a key operational leadership role for someone who is as comfortable creating exceptional cocktail menus as they are leading service from the floor. You will take ownership of our newly refurbished bar spaces, driving standards, developing your team, and embedding a culture of excellence and professionalism.

Key Head Mixologist responsibilities are

• Bar leadership and operations
• Beverage expertise and menu development
• Maintaining standards and writing SOPs
• Team leadership and development
• Collaboration with other departments to enhance the guest journey
• Commercial awareness
• Standards and compliance

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Services Manager, and working collaboratively with the Assistant Managers, and wider team, you will play a vital role in delivering a seamless and elevated guest journey across all outlets.

Salary is dependent on experience. Berkeley Scott are an agency, working on behalf of our client. There are no sponsorship options available with this role.