Casual Mixologist

Aramark NV; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Liverpool is seeking experienced Mixologists to prepare cocktails and engage guests at the new Everton Stadium. Candidates should have a passion for the cocktail industry and the ability to create memorable experiences. The role involves training staff, experimenting with new ingredients, and managing stock levels. This opportunity offers competitive hourly rates and participation in an exciting first season at the stadium.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunity to work in a new stadium environment

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to support cocktail tastings or educational sessions for staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work hours and duties required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails and serve a wide range based on recipes or requests.
• Monitor the bar’s stock levels and support with orders as needed.
• Engage with guests to ensure a premium experience on match days.

Skills

Previous bar/cocktail experience

Strong attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of spirits and liqueurs

Job description

Overview

The impressive brand-new Everton Stadium, located on Bramley-Moore dock, Liverpool, is set to be one of the most revolutionary and advanced venues for fan experience in Europe. Serving 52,888 fans per matchday, the mission is to set the standard for excellence and create exceptional experiences for Evertonians and non-match day visitors to the site.

We currently have an opportunity for a number of Mixologists to join our amazing team at Aramark who are delivering all food and beverage services into Everton Stadium.

The mixologist must be able to provide training to educate restaurant and bar staff about cocktails, ingredients, garnishing, presentation and service. Your creativity and expertise will be key in developing and perfecting signature cocktails and promoting the bar’s offerings. Providing expert recommendations to enhance the guest dining experience. The role requires a deep knowledge of preparing a variety of cocktails.

With the opportunity to work on amazing events including Matchdays, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering space.

We are offering competitive hourly rates, with the opportunity to join us for the first ever season at the NEW STADIUM and beyond!

What you’ll be doing:

• To be able to prepare cocktails, mix, garnish and serve a wide range of cocktails based on recipes or customised requests ensuring the highest quantity and consistency.
• To work closely with bars manager experimenting with new ingredients and creating innovative drinks that enhance the customer experience.
• To have a deep understanding of spirits, liqueurs and other cocktail ingredients including their flavors, origins and best uses.
• Monitor the bar’s stock levels, supporting with order supplies as needed and ensure that ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
• Keep the bar area clean, organised, and stocked, ensuring that all tools, glassware, and equipment are in good working condition.
• To be able to suggest premium drinks, cocktails, or add-ons to customers to increase sales and provide a memorable experience
• To have bar knowledge of setting up stations and breakdown responsibilities as well as delivering a premium service.
• Undertake and other duty deemed reasonable by management to meet the demands of the business.
• Make an outstanding guest experience in all premium outlets in the stadium.
• To be approachable with good interpersonal skills and to have an extensive cocktail knowledge and understand allergens; must have the ability to make recommendations.
• Must have the ability to support with cocktail tastings or educational sessions for staff.
• Proactively engage with guests and clients on match-days to ensure a first-class premium experience is delivered. Must also drive cocktail/beverage sales by promoting cocktail features and upselling premium options to guests.
• To support with addressing any guest or client feedback promptly on match-day and passing on any feedback to supervisor/manager to implement improvements where necessary.
• Ensure all match day procedures are maintained and monitored, and all stock sheets are assed throughout the day, making sure stock transfers, wastage, are checked and signed off.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Previous bar/cocktail experience is essential
• You must possess and flexible & adaptable approach to working hours/duties. Must have attention to detail and a passion for the beverage/cocktail industry.
• You should be calm and resiliant, not deterred by an ‘unforeseen challenge’, problem solving and effectivley be a team player.
• Must have standard knowledge of restaurant and bar efficency.
• You should have strong attention to detail, structured and methodical with the flexibility to respond to the dynamic demands of all matchday requests.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.