Mixologist

  • Long Hospitality
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Come Build the Bar Program of Your Dreams

Were Long Hospitality, and we dont do cookie-cutter (Lius Cafe, Lius Creamery, Danbi). Were launching a new concepta bar where the drinks are bold, the vibe is sharp, and the execution is flawless. Were looking for a Lead Mixologist / Bar Director to help lead the charge - someone who dreams in cocktails and loves the idea of building a bar team.

This is your shot to help shape a brand new cocktail program from the ground up. Think special unique menus, smart costing, dialed-in inventory systems, and a killer training culture. And yesyoull be working service too. We want a leader who sets the tone by jumping on the line, owning the floor, and making guests feel like theyve landed somewhere special.

What Youll Do

Create a Menu That Hits

  • Build and evolve a cocktail list thats creative, balanced, and cost-smart
  • Lead R&D: infusions, syrups, garnishes, and all your brilliant experiments
  • Make it replicable: document, cost, batch, and standardize

Run a Tight Ship

  • Own inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
  • Set par levels, monitor usage, and keep shrinkage low
  • Streamline prep and setup so service flies

Lead the Team

  • Hire, train, and coach bartenders that bring the fire
  • Develop SOPs and onboarding that actually stick
  • Schedule with strategy: smart labor, strong coverage, zero burnout

Be the Anchor Behind the Bar

  • Work the bar like a bossset the tempo, lead the hospitality
  • Ensure every guest gets a moment theyll remember
  • Hold the bar to the highest standards (and have a blast doing it)

What Were Looking For

  • 3+ years bartending, with 1+ in a leadership or lead bartender role
  • Deep knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and bar systems
  • Strong eye for design, detail, and drink balance
  • Inventory and costing experienceExcel is your co-pilot
  • Leadership instincts: you inspire, teach, and elevate others
  • Grace under pressure. Hospitality in your DNA.

What Youll Get

  • Competitive hourly wage + tip share + potential profit sharing incentives
  • Ownership of your program from day one
  • A team that respects creativity, systems, and hustle
  • Growth opportunities as we expand as an organization
  • The chance to build something unforgettable

Lets build something legendary.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $28.00)

Required Skills

Creativity in Cocktail Development

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Effective Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Strategic Thinking

Passion for the Hospitality Industry

Ability to Inspire and Motivate a Team

Commitment to High Standards of Service

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Job ID: 478695976
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2025

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