Experienced Bartender & Mixologist – Craft Cocktails & Beverage Innovation

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented, passionate, and highly skilled Bartender & Mixologist who can bring creativity, innovation, and sophistication to our bar program. We are looking for a beverage professional who goes beyond preparing standard cocktails and has the expertise to create unique, flavourful, visually stunning drinks that leave a lasting impression on our guests.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of spirits, flavour profiles, cocktail techniques, mixology, and premium beverage presentation. You should be passionate about experimenting with ingredients, developing original recipes, curating signature cocktails, and creating drinks that combine exceptional taste with a memorable visual experience.

This is an opportunity for a creative bartender to help elevate our bar, introduce creative beverage concepts, and build a distinctive cocktail experience that complements our restaurant’s food and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Craft Cocktails & Mixology

- Prepare high-quality classic cocktails, contemporary cocktails, mocktails, and specialty beverages with consistency and precision.
- Develop innovative signature cocktails using creative flavour combinations, fresh ingredients, house-made syrups, infusions, garnishes, and other mixology techniques.
- Experiment with ingredients, textures, aromas, colours, and presentation to create distinctive drinks that stand out.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, wines, bitters, mixers, and cocktail preparation methods.

2. Beverage Menu Development & Innovation

- Create and curate new cocktail recipes that reflect the restaurant’s identity and appeal to its target clientele.
- Develop detailed, standardized recipes, including ingredient measurements, preparation methods, glassware, garnishes, and presentation specifications.
- Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails, premium beverages, signature drinks, and creative non-alcoholic options.
- Test and refine recipes to ensure excellent taste, consistency,



visual appeal, and commercial viability.
- Collaborate with management to refresh the beverage menu and introduce new concepts that encourage guest interest and repeat business.

3. Premium Drink Presentation

- Present cocktails with exceptional attention to detail, using appropriate glassware, elegant garnishes, creative finishing techniques, and refined presentation.
- Demonstrate advanced presentation skills, including layered drinks, aromatic garnishes, smoke effects where appropriate, and other visually engaging techniques.
- Understand how colour, glassware, garnish, aroma, and presentation contribute to the overall drinking experience.
- Maintain consistent presentation standards for every drink served.

4. Bar Operations & Standards

- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar while following all food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
- Monitor inventory, minimize waste, and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients and alcoholic beverages.
- Follow recipe specifications, portion controls, and preparation standards to maintain consistency and control beverage costs.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods without compromising drink quality or presentation.

5. Guest Experience & Beverage Sales

- Engage with guests professionally and confidently, offering personalized recommendations based on their tastes and preferences.
- Explain cocktail ingredients, flavour profiles, and signature creations in an engaging manner.
- Train and support team members on cocktail recipes, preparation techniques, and presentation standards as required.




- Contribute creative ideas that enhance the guest experience and help grow beverage sales.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Proven experience as a professional bartender, mixologist, or craft cocktail specialist.
- Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, contemporary mixology, spirits, flavour balancing, and beverage preparation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to create original cocktail recipes and develop a signature beverage menu.
- Excellent drink presentation and garnish skills, with a strong eye for detail and aesthetics.
- Understanding of ingredient costing, portion control, inventory management, and beverage profitability.
- Creativity, initiative, and a genuine passion for experimenting with new flavours and concepts.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver outstanding guest service.
- Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Current Smart Serve certification in Ontario, or willingness to obtain it before serving alcohol, as applicable.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a true beverage creative—someone who takes pride in transforming ordinary ingredients into extraordinary drinks. You should be able to conceptualize a cocktail, develop and document its recipe, balance its flavours, select the right glassware, create an impressive presentation, and deliver the same exceptional result consistently.

We value creativity, craftsmanship, professionalism, and the ability to bring fresh ideas to the table. The right candidate will help us build a distinctive bar identity through original cocktails, sophisticated presentation, and a beverage experience that guests remember and want to return for.

If you are passionate about mixology, love creating visually spectacular cocktails, and want to make a meaningful impact on a restaurant’s beverage program, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: [Full-time / Part-time]

Work Location: On-site

Pay: $18.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Bartender/Mixologist (Mississauga)
🏢 Aangan Indian courtyard
📍 Mississauga