Position Overview

The Director of Mixology is responsible for leading the beverage strategy, cocktail innovation, bar operations, and guest experience across all outlets. This role oversees the development of signature beverage programs, elevate the hotel's positioning in the market through the beverage program, property, brand and local events that are value adds for all stakeholders and define a culture of excellence, cost management, team training, developing the next generation of bartenders and beverage affecianados, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence while ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and profitability.

The Role

Beverage Operations

Develop and execute concepts for the hotel's beverage programs in line and support for the hotel's positioning as one of the leading hotel's in Asia.
Create a culture of excellence and around the most enticing beverage program, cigars, innovative cocktail menus aligned with brand positioning and market trends
Research emerging spirits, ingredients, techniques, and industry trends to keep offerings competitive
Design seasonal, promotional, and event-specific beverage programs
Become a destination for guest bartender shfits
Aspire to be among the best bars in Asia and Singapore
Oversee daily bar operations across all outlets
Establish and maintain beverage preparation standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines
Monitor inventory, ordering, storage, and stock rotation processes
Develop and manage beverage budgets and forecasts
Analyze beverage sales, costs, margins, and profitability
Implement cost control measures to minimize waste and optimize inventory
Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers and distributors
Conduct regular quality audits and operational reviews

Drive Service and Operational Excellence

Ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistently high beverage quality and service standards
Engage with VIP guests and support premium events
Represent the organization at industry events, competitions, media engagements, and brand partnerships
Build relationships with spirit brands, distributors, and industry influencers
Ensure all beverage programs comply with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor licensing regulations

Manage Team

Ensure that colleagues are adequately trained to carry out their respective tasks in a professional manner
Ensure a fair colleague's appraisal and evaluation process
Identify training needs of the division and implement a training plan in conjunction with the department heads to close gaps
Support and actively participate in the planning and execution of the hotel's overall staff development and retention efforts

Talent Profile

Minimum 8 years of experience in beverage operations, or mixology in luxury hospitality
Prior experience in creating beverage programme
Prior experience in managing a team
Strong knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, cocktail creation, and beverage trends
Good in financial and commercial management
Menu engineering and cost optimization