Bar Manager / Mixologist - Rivonia

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Rivonia, South Africa, seeks a Bar Manager / Mixologist for a busy high-end restaurant. You will craft signature cocktails, design beverage menus, and oversee full bar operations to ensure top quality and compliance with health regulations.

You will lead and train bartenders, manage stock and beverage costs, and collaborate with the culinary team to pair drinks with dishes. This role is on-site and requires leadership experience in upscale environments.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in upscale bartending or mixology with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer and flavor pairing.
• Excellent customer service and ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Craft signature cocktails and mocktails aligned with branding.
• Oversee bar operations, inventory and liquor cost control.
• Train and mentor bartenders; lead pre-shift briefings.

Skills

Mixology expertise

Leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Communication under pressure

Inventory and cost control

Education

Formal mixology diploma or WSET certification

Job description

Busy high-end Restaurant in Rivonia is looking for a Bar Manager / Mixologist to craft creative cocktail design with full operational oversight of the bar. Key duties involve crafting signature drink menus; managing inventory and liquor costs; training staff on advanced mixology techniques, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Duties

• Beverage Innovation & Menu Design: Curate; test, and update creative craft cocktail and mocktail menus that align with restaurant branding and seasonal trends. Conduct research and development on new flavour profiles, syrups, infusions, and presentation styles. Coordinate with the culinary team to design effective beverage and food pairings.
• Operational & Financial Management: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and conduct routine inventory counts to control beverage costs and minimize waste. Set pricing strategies and use point-of-sale (POS) data analytics to optimize profitability. Maintain compliance with local liquor laws, health codes, and venue sanitation regulations.
• Staff Leadership & Training: Hire; schedule, and mentor bartenders and support staff. Lead pre-shift briefings, product tastings, and continuous education workshops covering spirits, wine, and mixology skills. Foster a positive team culture and resolve floor conflicts efficiently.

Requirements

• Formal mixology diplomas or wine/beverage credentials (such as WSET) are strongly preferred.
• At least 2 to 5 years’ experience in upscale bartending or mixology, with prior leadership or assistant management background.
• Deep expertise in spirits, wine, beer, flavour pairing, and advanced bar workflows.
• Exceptional customer service, communication under pressure, and organized multi-tasking.