Mixologist

Bandeja is seeking a dynamic, creative, and precision-driven Mixologist to lead and elevate our beverage offerings. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting signature cocktails, serving premium beverages, and creating an memorable bar experience for guests. You will blend deep technical spirit knowledge with high-speed hospitality service, ensuring quality, speed, and standard consistency behind the bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Cocktail Crafting & Menu Innovation: Design, prepare, and serve high-quality classic and signature cocktails using fresh ingredients, house-made syrups, premium spirits, and precise garnishing techniques.
• Guest Experience & Engagement: Welcome guests, provide drink recommendations, explain flavor profiles, and deliver an engaging, upscale bar service.
• Bar Operations & Setup: Ensure complete prep , inventory readiness, and maintain bar cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in compliance with local regulations.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Assist with stock checks, track spirit/mixer usage, manage wastage, and maintain accurate portioning and pouring standards.
• POS & Billing: Accurately process customer drink orders through the POS system, issue guest bills, and assist with shift reconciliations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2–3+ years of practical experience as a Mixologist or Bartender in a high-volume lounge, fine-dining restaurant, or boutique hospitality venue in Nairobi.
• Education/Certification: Professional certification or diploma in Mixology / Bartending from a recognized institution (Barista or basic wine knowledge is an added advantage).
• Skills: Excellent flair for mixology, deep understanding of spirit families and flavor pairing, strong communication, speed, and poise under pressure.
• Availability: Ability to work flexible schedules, including late-night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.