Fine Dining Bartender & Mixology Specialist

Thind Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thind Management, a family-owned hospitality group, seeks an experienced bartender for a fine dining setting. You will deliver exceptional beverage service, craft cocktails, and guide guests through wine and spirit selections to elevate the dining experience.

Responsibilities include engaging guests, entering orders in POS, maintaining bar presentation, and staying current on trends while upselling premium offerings. A professional, guest-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience as a bartender in a fine dining or upscale restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of mixology, wine, beer and spirits.
• Must have a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests in a friendly and professional manner, engaging in conversation and offering beverage suggestions.
• Attend to guests’ needs promptly, ensuring exceptional service throughout their dining experience.
• Always maintain a professional and friendly attitude while attending to guests’ needs.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the restaurant’s beverage offerings, including wines, beer selections, and specialty cocktails.
• Take drink orders from guests and accurately enter them into the POS system.
• Prepare and serve wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits.
• Follow the recipes and techniques provided by restaurant for consistent and high-quality drink preparation.
• Ensure proper garnishing, presentation, and glassware selection to enhance the visual appeal of beverages.
• Understand and apply mixology techniques to create unique and innovative cocktails.
• Provide detailed descriptions of beverages while giving recommendations and suggestions to guests based on their preferences and the restaurant’s offerings.
• Actively promote and upsell premium beverages, specialty cocktails, and wine pairings.
• Stay updated on current beverage trends, mixology techniques, and industry developments.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant’s wine list, including varietals, regions, and food pairing.
• Continuously expand knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, and other alcoholic beverages.
• Maximize revenue by effectively managing pour costs, portion control, and minimizing waste.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of beverages, ingredients, and supplies.
• Properly handle and store beverage stock, maintaining freshness, quality, and organization.
• Ensure bar area is clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times.
• Adhere to sanitary and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Clean and polish glassware, bar utensils and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on bar equipment as required by restaurant standards.
• Provide guidance and training to other staff members on beverage knowledge and service techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

time management

teamwork

bottle service/mixology

flexible schedule

Job description

Thind Management, a family-owned hospitality group, seeks an experienced bartender for a fine dining setting. You will deliver exceptional beverage service, craft cocktails, and guide guests through wine and spirit selections to elevate the dining experience.

Responsibilities include engaging guests, entering orders in POS, maintaining bar presentation, and staying current on trends while upselling premium offerings. A professional, guest-focused approach is essential.