Bar Mixologist

InterContinental Penang Resort; George Town; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Penang Resort seeks a seasoned mixologist to craft and execute a sophisticated cocktail program for an ultra-luxury setting. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to pair cocktails with premium dishes and manage high-value inventory with strict cost controls.

Exemplary English, refined presentation, and experience with advanced bartending techniques are required to deliver immersive service to affluent global guests at a five-star property.

Qualifications

• Experience as bartender or mixologist is preferable.
• Diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent international experience.
• Mixology certifications, CMS/WSET Level 2+ or Bartender accreditations advantageous.
• Valid local Food Handler Certification and RSA licensing.
• Mastery over ice carving, carbonation methods, clarification techniques, fat-washing, and rapid infusion science.
• Safe use of smoking guns, vacuum sealers, sous-vide baths, and refractometers.
• Deep understanding of crystal selections, temperature tempering, and bespoke garnish staging.
• Fluent English; additional languages (Mandarin, French, Japanese) preferred.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during high-volume elite-event rushes.
• Impeccable personal presentation aligned with ultra-luxury 5-star brand

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a shifting, high-margin cocktail menu with seasonal produce, house-made bitters, tinctures, and clarified components.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop advanced food-beverage pairings using kitchen gear to optimize texture and aroma.
• Source and curate vintage spirits, rare mezcals, boutique sakes, and botanicals.
• Develop a premium low-and-no-ABV menu matching the primary spirit program.
• Deliver engaging bar service, educating affluent travelers on drink histories, ice programs, and regional botanicals.
• Lead elegant tableside cocktail presentations for VIP guests.
• Record recipes with exact pour counts and batch specs to maintain beverage cost targets.
• Track high-value inventory and minimize wastage.
• Ensure HACCP standards and pristine bar setup at all times.

Skills

Mixology

Bartending

Flair bartending

Quality control

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Culinary Arts

Tools

Sous-vide equipment

Rotovap

Dehydrator

Centrifuge

Job description

This is a mixology position at a luxury hospitality venue, responsible for designing and executing a sophisticated, high-margin cocktail program. You will reporting to Director of F&B, ADFB, Beverage Manager & Head Sommelier, working together with Executive Chef to develop advanced food-and-beverage pairings using specialized culinary equipment, curate premium spirits and botanicals, and deliver immersive, personalized service to affluent guests and VIP hotel clientele. The role combines creative menu innovation with operational excellence, cost control, and compliance management.

Key responsibilities

Design and execute a shifting, high-margin cocktail menu integrating seasonal produce, custom ferments, house-made bitters, tinctures, and clarified components

Partner directly with the Executive Chef to develop advanced food-and-beverage pairings, utilizing kitchen gear (sous-vide, rotovaps, dehydrators, centrifuges) to optimize liquid textures and aromatics

Source and maintain a collection of vintage spirits, rare mezcals, boutique sakes, and organic botanicals

Develop a comprehensive, premium low-and-no-ABV (alcohol by volume) menu matching the sophistication of the primary spirit program

Deliver charismatic, interactive bar service, educating affluent global travelers on drink histories, custom ice programs, and regional botanical profiles

Execute elegant tableside cocktail presentations (e.g., barrel-aged rollings, smoked glass infusions) for high-net-worth individuals and VIP hotel guests

Memorize regular guest profiles and decipher subtle flavor preferences to build custom, off-menu drinks on demand

Implement recipe mapping, exact pour counts, and precise batch specs to maintain the designated beverage cost percentage without compromising luxury quality

Track high-value inventory sheets and minimize wastage patterns

Enforce absolute cleanliness, pristine station organization, and top-tier bar setup matching international HACCP standards

About you

Experience as bartender or mixologist is preferable

Diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent international experience

Mixology certifications, Certified Sommelier (CMS/WSET Level 2+), or Bartender accreditations are highly advantageous

Valid local Food Handler Certification and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) licensing

Complete mastery over ice carving, carbonation methods, clarification (milk washing, agar-agar), fat-washing, and rapid infusion science

Safe operation of smoking guns, vacuum sealers, sous-vide baths, and professional refractometers (to measure sugar content/Brix)

Deep understanding of correct crystal selections, temperature tempering, and bespoke garnish staging

Impeccable verbal skills in English; secondary high-value languages (e.g., Mandarin, French, Japanese) are highly preferred

Ability to remain calm, graceful, and highly organized during high-volume, elite-tier event rushes

Impeccable personal presentation aligned with ultra-luxury 5-star brand requirements