Lead Mixologist (C&M)

We are currently hiring a full-time Lead Mixologist at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

The Lead Mixologist is responsible for leading the cocktail program at Dogfish Head Chesapeake and Maine. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of craft and culinary cocktails and a desire to provide the highest quality product with unwavering customer service.

What You'll Brew:

• Create a dynamic drink list including ingredient sourcing, purveyors and seasonal ability
• Interpret current trends, position competitively, and execute at all volumes
• Conduct cost and financial forecasts associated with the drinking programs
• Select, order and maintain cocktail-related inventory (mixers, garnishes etc)
• Train bar staff on proper and consistent cocktail creation
• Work with brewers and kitchen to use sustainable resources to create cocktails
• Serve as the "face" of Chesapeake and Maine's beverage program, including occasional interviews, conducting training for Sales groups and participating in ongoing programing/festivals when appropriate
• Conduct cash handling and sales through POS inventory system
• Maintain a clean, safe, focused, and productive environment
• Provide excellent customer service with a customer-first attitude
• Fill the needs of the service staff

What You'll Bring:

• Strong understanding of craft and culinary cocktails; minimum 3 years experience in bartending, mixology, or related environment.
• Passion for mixology and craft beer
• Experience writing drink menus
• Ability to think on one's feet in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Outgoing and personable
• Ability to interact well with others and conduct a fun, interactive, educational, and successful promotion involving alcohol

Level: 10IC

In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $20.00-$22.00 per hour. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location.

Some Perks:
Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

Tuition reimbursement
Fertility/adoption support
Free financial coaching
Health & wellness program and discounts
Professional development & training
Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.