Mixologist / Bartender

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport.

The beachfront resort is part of the sustainable resort destination of Costa Navarino, a well-established tourism destination which includes 3 other resorts. It comprises 99 guest rooms, including 48 pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with five restaurants and bars.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is an exclusive resort hideaway in Greece, providing the best of barefoot luxury art of living.

The Mixologist / Bartender will assist the Head Mixologist to drive the development and maintenance of an innovative and unique beverage program. The smooth running of the service of the designated outlet with service excellence to deliver business objectives and financial success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Retrieves completed food and/or beverage orders from kitchen or bar; confirms accuracy of order and delivers to guests with appropriate condiments. When serving beverages, abides by all liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Greets guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain if necessary any specials and/or bar promotions
• Records the details of the order from guests, repeating as necessary, to check for accuracy
• Preparing drinks in accordance with the guest's order
• Responsible for mixing drinks, serving drinks, serving food, cleaning bar, setting up and breaking down the bar
• Replenishes beverages as necessary and checks with guest for overall satisfaction
• Makes sure that all silver and glasses are wiped and spotless
• The Mixologist maintains all bar environment and equipment clean and tidy, assists guests when they have questions about the menus/wine list/liquor and cocktails, and takes order from guests, anticipates guests' needs and addresses them accordingly
• Make sure that all product served are accounted for on the final bill before presenting it
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area at all times and well stocked with supplies and beverages
• Report all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the management
• Understand and follow the laws and guidelines for beverage service
• Provide excellent service at all time to all of our guests
• Assist guests courteously and efficiently
• Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations
• Respond to all guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage in order to service and up sell our product, including liquors and cocktails
• Assist bar and lounge cocktail servers when necessary
• Attend all food and beverage training classes
• Following the posted opening and closing duties and side work sheet
• Attend daily pre meal/communication meeting
• Attend monthly department meeting.

Qualifications / Experience:

• EU passport Holder is mandatory in order to work in Greece
• Two years previous bartending experience in a luxury hotel setting required
• Extensive knowledge of beverage/mixology
• Ability to work a flexible schedule consisting of am, pm, weekend and holiday shifts
• Wine and Liquor knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English and Greek.