Head Mixologist

Job Identification: 207888

Job Category: Food and Beverage

Job Schedule: Full time

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Head Mixologist , you’re not just preparing and serving drinks – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

As a Head Mixologist you will be responsible for engaging our guests during their visit, overseeing the performance of the bar team, and supporting the development of creative beverage offerings. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Lead by example in delivering excellent guest service at the bar

• Train, coach, and mentor bartenders to ensure consistency in skills, knowledge, and service standards

• Contribute to the design, creation, and implementation of seasonal and signature drinks menus

• Receive orders and serve customer requests completely in a timely manner

• Create and serve a wide range of beverages including classic cocktails, signature creations, beer, wine, and soft drinks

• Maintain strong knowledge of menu content, upcoming changes, and promotional activities

• Oversee the cleanliness, organisation, and readiness of the bar area at all times

• Ensure the proper settlement of all customer accounts efficiently and accurately

• Support and motivate the bar team to consistently achieve service excellence

• Answer guest queries in a polite, professional, and helpful manner

A Head Mixologist serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and leading the bar team. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in a cocktail bar environment, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred

• Strong ability to create both classic cocktails and innovative, trend-driven beverages

• Experience in training, developing, or mentoring bartenders

• Flexibility in working hours, including rostered shifts, late nights, and weekends

• Exceptional personal presentation and communication skills

• Ability to remain calm, organised, and positive in fast-paced environments

• A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service and motivating others to do the same

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.