Company Description
Mama Shelter is a vibrant, designdriven hospitality brand founded in 2008 by the Trigano family (cofounders of Club Med). The brand creates lively, eclectic urban spaces blending creativity, community, affordability, and exceptional service. Collaborating with local partner (Lucrum Capital Pte Ltd), Mama Shelter is part of
Ennismore, a global collective of creative hospitality brands in joint venture with Accor.
Mama Shelter is more than a hotel it's a vibrant, colourful, and eclectic home where guests and staff feel free to be themselves. At Mama, we celebrate personality, creativity and the joy of bringing people together. We're looking for a
Head Mixologist who shares Mama's passion for fun, flavour and flair.
Job Description
The Role
As our
Head Mixologist, you will be the creative force behind Mama's bar experience. You'll craft innovative cocktails, train an energetic bar team, and bring your unique personality to every drink served. Your mission: make Mama's bar one of the most talkedabout in town.
What You Will Do
Creative Beverage Development
- Design and develop seasonal cocktail menus inspired by local culture and Mama's playful spirit.
- Create signature cocktails, zeroproof options, and special event drink lists.
- Ensure consistent recipe standards and quality control.
Bar Operations & Quality
- Oversee daily bar operations, miseenplace, and service flow.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, hygiene and bar organisation.
- Monitor beverage cost, stock levels, wastage and ordering in collaboration with purchasing.
Leadership & Training
- Lead, mentor and inspire the bar team to deliver standout hospitality.
- Conduct regular training on techniques, service standards, beverage knowledge and mixology trends.
- Foster a positive, engaging and teamfocused environment the Mama way.
Guest Experience
- Engage guests with storytelling, product knowledge and personalised recommendations.
- Bring energy and flair to the bar charisma matters as much as craftsmanship.
- Represent Mama Shelter at events, tastings, activations or media when needed.
Collaboration
- Work closely with F&B Manager, Executive Chef and Events Team for menu pairings, themed nights and promotions.
- Partner with Marketing to drive beverageled campaigns and social media content.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Minimum 35 years behind the bar, with at least 12 years in a leadership or mixologist role.
- Strong background in cocktail creation and premium bar operations.
- Experience in lifestyle hotels or highenergy bars is a bonus.
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails.
- Creative and curious always exploring new ingredients, techniques, flavours.
- Strong leadership and training abilities.
- Solid understanding of cost control, stock management and bar operations.
- Outstanding communication and guest interaction skills.
Personality (just as important!)
- Vibrant, engaging, and confident.
- Passionate about connecting with people through hospitality.
- Bold, fun, and unafraid to be different very Mama.
Additional Information
Why Join Mama
A brand that celebrates creativity and personality
A chance to shape the identity of our bar program
Opportunities for growth within the Mama family
Supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment
Competitive salary and attractive team benefits
