# Founder's Club Head Mixologist **Company**: AccorHotel **Location**: Seattle, WA **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $27.94 per hour **Category**: Hospitality **Industry**: Hospitality **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AccorHotel/744000160988560-founder-s-club-head-mixologist?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/founders-club-head-mixologist-2c8c81ae-307/ ## Description We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Olympic as our new FT Founder's Club Head Mixologist! The Head Mixologist is the visionary leader of the Founder’s cocktail culture, responsible for creating a beverage program that sets new standards for luxury hospitality and establishes The Founder’s club as a destination for exceptional cocktails. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute original cocktails using advanced mixology techniques, house-made ingredients, and seasonal products. - Introduce sustainable cocktail initiatives that support responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. - Establish a culture of continuous experimentation through research and development sessions, tasting panels, and collaborative innovation workshops. - Research global cocktail trends, techniques, ingredients, and industry innovations. - Maintain consistency and accuracy of all cocktail recipes and specifications. - Collaborate with leadership on seasonal menu updates and special beverage features/activations. - Lead menu engineering initiatives that balance creativity, guest appeal, operational efficiency, and profitability. - Assist General Manager of outlet to develop and execute an annual strategic plan to elevate Founder’s cocktail program into a nationally recognized destination. - Build a reputation for innovation through industry participation, cocktail competitions, media engagement, guest shifts, and collaborative events. - Foster a culture of excellence that encourages team members to contribute ideas, pursue education, and achieve professional recognition. - Establish measurable standards that align with the operational, creative, and hospitality benchmarks demonstrated by leading bars. Team Training & Education: - Conduct spirit and cocktail training sessions and train colleagues on spirits, cocktail techniques, product knowledge, and storytelling. - Mentor bartenders and barbacks to support their professional growth and development. - Create and maintain educational resources, venue recipe books, and training materials. Guest Experience: - Deliver elevated, personalized guest experiences that align with Fairmont and LQA standards. - Rotate between working behind the bar and engaging with guests on the floor. - Create memorable experiences for VIP and repeat guests. Other responsibilities: - Ensure all cocktails are executed consistently and according to approved specs. - Maintain high standards of presentation, technique, and service at all times. - Support cleanliness and organization within the bar. - Monitor glassware, bar tools, and beverage-related supplies. - Assist with monthly beverage inventory and requisitions as directed by leadership. QUALIFICATIONS: - Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions. - Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. - Minimum 8–10 years of experience in luxury hospitality, craft cocktail bars, or elevated beverage programs preferred. - Proven experience contributing to cocktail menu development, beverage innovation, and guest-facing cocktail experiences. - Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktail techniques, ingredients, and emerging beverage trends. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest engagement skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment. - Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business levels require. - Relevant certifications preferred (ServSafe, WSET, or equivalent beverage education). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - $27.94 per hour + tips - Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide - Parking/Commuting Discounts - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to all full-time employees and their families. - Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room. - Learning programs through our Academies - 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues - Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - mixology - luxury hospitality - cocktail techniques - spirits - wine - beer - communication - interpersonal skills ### Nice to have - ServSafe - WSET - equivalent beverage education --- Source: [Apply at jobs.smartrecruiters.com](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AccorHotel/744000160988560-founder-s-club-head-mixologist?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)