Spaceport Mixologist

Job Title: Spaceport Mixologist

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Spaceport Mixologist, you'll be an integral part of our Starbase Hospitality team, serving our employees, customers, and partners with exceptional beverage experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with our team to meet time and quality standards
• Execute detailed services, timelines, and schedules with precision
• Adhere to proper food safety practices to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Facilitate effective communication between team members and leadership
• Fill in for different front-of-house roles as needed, showcasing your versatility and adaptability
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to our high standards
• Assist in organizing and cleaning service equipment and bar areas
• Support the setup, execution, and breakdown of services and events
• Understand and participate in the training of all Hospitality roles and responsibilities
• Exercise strong customer service and communication skills to deliver exceptional experiences
• Execute catering and event requests with precision and attention to detail
• Maintain service by anticipating guests' needs and exceeding their expectations
• Adhere to proper safety guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Showcase advanced knowledge of wine and beverage service, as well as food ingredients, preparations, and styles
• Clearly communicate frequently changing menu items to our guests
• Follow guidelines concerning the service and safety of our guests
• Prepare drinks, including handcrafted cocktail options, ensuring consistency and compliance with recipe, portioning, and waste control guidelines
• Ensure assigned station is stocked and clean, maintaining organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of all work areas and equipment
• Maintain proper inventory levels for all team products
• Communicate directly with vendors for order placement or any subsequent issues with deliveries or product quality

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in mixology or cocktail preparation
• 5+ years of industry experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of leadership experience
• 7+ years of food service experience in customer service roles
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Experience working in large team settings
• Experience in all areas of restaurant and event service, including bartending, serving, and porting
• Experience preparing handcrafted cocktails in a resort/hotel environment
• Experience pairing drinks with themed menus
• High volume experience
• People leader skills
• Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and extreme attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively, including training of incoming team members
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work with hands continuously, including chopping, stirring, scraping, and scrubbing
• Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
• Ability to stand for long periods of time - up to 10 hours a day
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must participate in internal leadership and development training
• Previous bartending experience is a must
• Valid Texas Food Handler and TABC Certification or willingness to obtain them before employment

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range:
Mixologist/Level 1: $20.00/hour
Mixologist/Level 2: $22.50/hour
Mixologist/Level 3: $25.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department

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