Lead Mixologist

Gaucho is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Mixologist to join our Manchester team.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled and knowledgeable Lead Mixologist, with extensive experience in crafting cocktails and spirits. They will be able to deliver high-quality drinks according to the company's standards, following the Cycle of Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the Rare L.A.B
• Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard
• Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required
• Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings
• Staffing Levels managed including costed rotas, holiday management and productivity management
• Ordering, receiving, storing, controlling and counting of all Beverage stocks
• Administration of all stocks including, invoice collation, price checking and data entry of stock.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making
• Head Bartender/Bar Supervisor experience
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits
• Be confident in a busy, high-end environment

Training and Benefits:

• 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants
• Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our RARE Benefits
• Training in the Rare L.A.B
• Career development and training
• Staff food breakfast and lunchtime of every day worked

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