Lead Mixologist

Description

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia
40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia
Just a bit over an hour from Reston and Loudoun County, Virginia

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

SUMMARY

 Responsible for overseeing the liquor, beer, and N/A beverage program at The Inn at Little Washington. The Lead Bartender / Mixologist is responsible for creating a cocktail list that is on par with, and raises the bar, for our 3-Star Michelin property. The Lead Bartender / Mixologist will uphold restaurant and hotel standards and create a friendly and educational work environment for staff.  Duties include, but are not limited to; purchasing, receiving, storage, distribution and security of all liquor and beverage product, daily maintenance of all cocktail lists, updating and keeping POS system current, staff training, COGS tracking, month end and daily beverage inventory. Nightly bartending duties are part of this job as well. In addition, the Lead Mixologist is responsible for organization, upkeep, and cleanliness of the bar and beverage/liquor storage units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Nightly Bar service at The Inn at Little Washington
• Helps to create Inn cocktails
• Liquor Ordering (due to DOW every Monday)
• Picks up liquor order weekly, or as needed at ABC store 303
• Liquor Inventory to be completed and emailed to DOW on the 1st of each month.
• Meeting Forbes and Inn’s standards; including all aspects of guest service delivery – especially timing of service delivery.
• BTG Wine Knowledge
• Updating and printing accurate cocktail/spirit menus
• Assists and delegates all bar Staff Training 
• Implement creative liquor program that includes a focus on both classic and current creation cocktails that can be made and served within Forbes/Chef’s time standards.
• Creating mocktail pairing menu
• Communicate all 86’d liquors/beer to staff daily.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and working condition of departmental equipment, supplies and work areas.
•  HotSos/Maintenance communication
• Plan, prepare and post the weekly schedule for the Bartenders.
• Review Bartenders timecards in Paycom and process the necessary corrections to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Create and implement beverages training for the staff.
• Ensures that staff is following The Inn policies and procedures, including Grooming Standards.
• Train and educate new staff members about Inn culture and Forbes Standards.

Perform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• High School graduate
• Knowledge of standard drink recipes
• Working knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer.
• Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Experience as a bartender and/or cocktail server
• Ability to read, white and speak English fluently to effectively interact with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding
• Fine Dining Experience
• Customer Service skills
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Available to work PM & night shift.

Desirable:

• Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service.
• Any previous culinary training.
• Certification in alcohol awareness program.
• Knowledge of Computerized P.O.S. systems.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Able to continuously bend, reach and twist.

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**