Head Mixologist

Four Seasons; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico, seeks an Assistant Department Leader to support the cocktail and bar beverage program and ensure service aligns with the resort’s luxury standards while working with the Restaurant General Manager and Culinary team.

You will lead, coach and develop the bar team, oversee daily operations, monitor beverage quality and cost control, and uphold sanitation, hygiene and guest satisfaction across all bar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the bars, ensuring efficient service, consistent quality, and adherence to Four Seasons standards.
• Support the leadership, development, and continuous improvement of the resort’s cocktail and beverage program.
• Ensure all beverage experiences reflect the resort’s unique sense of place, luxury positioning, and culinary vision.
• Manage and maintain the wine list and beverage program, ensuring consistency, quality, profitability, and alignment with the resort’s overall concept.
• Work closely with the Restaurant General Manager and Culinary team to develop and execute beverage initiatives that complement the resort’s culinary offerings.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the bar team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, training, and daily assignments to ensure operational needs are consistently met.
• Conduct and coordinate product knowledge and beverage training to maintain a high level of colleague knowledge, service consistency, and productivity.
• Ensure Four Seasons service procedures and standards are consistently followed throughout all bar operations.
• Monitor beverage quality, presentation, preparation, and service to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Ensure sanitation, hygiene, cleanliness, and organization standards are maintained in accordance with Four Seasons standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a visible presence in the operation, actively engaging with guests and colleagues and supporting the team during service.
• Handle guest complaints, concerns, special requests, and group requirements with professionalism and appropriate follow‑up.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and other departments to ensure operational needs and guest expectations are met.
• Support beverage cost control, inventory management, ordering, and appropriate utilization of products in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Identify opportunities t

Job description

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:
An oceanfront resort on Mexico’s pacific, set within a private reserve. Escape to a secluded nature reserve in Mexico’s Tamarindo, the pristine coastline where verdant jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. With our unique location on a private peninsula, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, invites you to leave the world behind and explore this undiscovered region of Mexico – far from everything, yet remotely close. This particular topography, and the wildlife that calls it home, make the area a treasure to be protected. We provide a natural refuge for those who seek an authentic connection to Mexico, its biodiversity and culture. The best of Mexico has yet to be discovered.

About The Role
As an Assistant Department Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the overall leadership, development, execution, and continuous improvement of the cocktail and bar beverage program at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo. This role ensures that all bar experiences reflect the resort’s unique sense of place, luxury service standards, and culinary vision while supporting financial objectives, brand identity, and exceptional guest satisfaction. You will lead by example, develop your team, and foster a culture of continuous learning, service excellence, and operational consistency.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the daily operation of the bars, ensuring efficient service, consistent quality, and adherence to Four Seasons standards.
• Support the leadership, development, and continuous improvement of the resort’s cocktail and beverage program.
• Ensure all beverage experiences reflect the resort’s unique sense of place, luxury positioning, and culinary vision.
• Manage and maintain the wine list and beverage program, ensuring consistency, quality, profitability, and alignment with the resort’s overall concept.
• Work closely with the Restaurant General Manager and Culinary team to develop and execute beverage initiatives that complement the resort’s culinary offerings.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the bar team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, training, and daily assignments to ensure operational needs are consistently met.
• Conduct and coordinate product knowledge and beverage training to maintain a high level of colleague knowledge, service consistency, and productivity.
• Ensure Four Seasons service procedures and standards are consistently followed throughout all bar operations.
• Monitor beverage quality, presentation, preparation, and service to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Ensure sanitation, hygiene, cleanliness, and organization standards are maintained in accordance with Four Seasons standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a visible presence in the operation, actively engaging with guests and colleagues and supporting the team during service.
• Handle guest complaints, concerns, special requests, and group requirements with professionalism and appropriate follow‑up.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and other departments to ensure operational needs and guest expectations are met.
• Support beverage cost control, inventory management, ordering, and appropriate utilization of products in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Identify opportunities t