Manager of Beverage and Mixology

Ensemble; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maya in Long Beach is seeking a Manager of Beverage and Mixology to lead the restaurant's beverage program, bar operations, and service standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in upscale cocktail environments, mastery of mixology, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to forecasting trends and managing costs.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong communication across all levels.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced upscale setting.
• 5+ years in cocktail bars or upscale restaurants crafting a wide range of cocktails.
• Leads and inspires a high-volume beverage team.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wines, and cocktails with an emphasis on Tequila & Mescal.

Responsibilities

• Lead beverage program development and execution.
• Forecast trends and manage beverage costs.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to elevate guest experience.
• Mentor and manage a unionized or non-union team as applicable.
• Develop cocktails, garnishes, and menus for high-volume service.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Creativity

Trend forecasting

Problem solving

Mixology knowledge

Excel reporting

Education

Hospitality degree or mixology certification

Tools

Micros POS

Excel

Job description

Description

The Maya is seeking a Manager of Beverage and Mixology to join their Food & Beverage Department.

This role is well-suited for an individual who has previously worked in an upscale, free-standing, trendy cocktail bar or restaurant. The Manager of Beverage and Mixology is an advocate and ambassador of stellar service creating memories. Proactively tending to the needs of our guests through attention to detail, positive guest interactions and knowledge of mixology and restaurant operations. A key component of this role will be an outgoing genuine personality with the ability to multi-task and lead and inspire the team. The Manager of Beverage and Mixology will have a keen understanding of financial responsibilities, driving business through marketing and restaurant/bar trends. They must have Mastery in crafting a wide range of cocktails, understanding flavor profiles and possess extensive in-depth knowledge of spirits, domestic and international wines as well as liquors and spirits w/emphasis on Tequila & Mescal.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a wide range of ingredients, including spirits, mixers, and garnishes, to ensure each cocktail is prepared with precision and flair. This role will require collaboration with other staff/departments to enhance the overall dining and bar experience, ensuring that each drink complements the ambiance and menu offerings.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be detail oriented, thorough, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with team members and guests.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Beverage Control, inventory management, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• At least 5 years of cocktail Bar/Upscale Restaurant Experience in Crafting and serving a wide range of cocktails, from classic recipes to innovative, custom creations tailored to individual customer preferences.
• A self-starting personality with an even disposition and ability to multi-task & function in a high-paced environment.
• Extraordinary creativity and innovation skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and the ability to forecast trends.
• Experience with developing cocktail, mixes and garnishes that can be executed in high volume.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Must be a hands-on leader - minimum two years in a leadership role.
• Unionized labor management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Micros POS Preferred.
• Must be well versed in Excel formulas, creating reports.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout shift.

Education: Hospitality College Degree or Certification in Mixology or a related field preferred but not required.