Seasonal Cocktail Innovator & Bar Specialist

Innisbrook Resort; Palm Harbor, Wall Springs (FL, FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, FL is seeking a passionate Mixologist/Bartender to elevate our beverage program. You will craft seasonal cocktails, train staff, and ensure top-notch guest service while maintaining beverage quality across resort outlets.

The role requires professional bartending experience, strong spirits knowledge, and the ability to manage recipes, costs, and inventories. Evening and event shifts are common; join a premier golf resort team.

Qualifications

• Previous professional bartending and mixology experience required.
• Background in craft cocktails, spirits, and beverage program development.
• Experience training, coaching, or educating bartenders and service teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktail preparation, and modern mixology techniques.
• Experience with recipe development, beverage costing, inventory management, and menu development preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with resort guests and members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, tournaments and events.
• Responsible alcohol service certification preferred, ability to obtain certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to established recipes and resort standards.
• Provide outstanding guest and member service in a professional and engaging manner.
• Develop seasonal cocktails, specialty beverages, and creative beverage offerings.
• Assist with recipe costing, menu development, product selection, and beverage program enhancements.
• Develop standardized recipes, specifications, and procedures to ensure beverage consistency.
• Train and educate bartenders and service teams on cocktail preparation and spirits knowledge.
• Conduct ongoing beverage training, tastings, and educational sessions.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and cost control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all bar areas.
• Support banquet functions and special resort events as needed.

Skills

Mixology

Cocktail development

Inventory management

Staff training

Spirits knowledge

Customer service

Menu development

Costing recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, FL is seeking a passionate Mixologist/Bartender to elevate our beverage program. You will craft seasonal cocktails, train staff, and ensure top-notch guest service while maintaining beverage quality across resort outlets.

The role requires professional bartending experience, strong spirits knowledge, and the ability to manage recipes, costs, and inventories. Evening and event shifts are common; join a premier golf resort team.