Creative Mixologist

Description

Position Summary: Design and develop Casa Félix’s cocktail program, creating innovative drinks that reflect the restaurant’s identity and elevate the diner’s experience—blending creativity, technique, and gastronomic storytelling. Key Highlights: 1. Create innovative cocktails that reflect Casa Félix's identity. 2. Transform the bar into a sensory and memorable experience. 3. Develop drinks inspired by the spirit of northern Mexico and Mexican creativity. POSITION PURPOSE Design and develop Casa Félix’s cocktail program by creating innovative drinks that reflect the restaurant’s identity and elevate the diner’s experience—blending creativity, technique, and gastronomic storytelling. The mixologist is responsible for transforming the bar into a sensory and memorable experience. CASA FÉLIX COCKTAIL DNA The cocktail program must reflect: \* The spirit of northern Mexico \* Intense and honest flavors \* Natural ingredients \* Contemporary elegance \* Creativity rooted in Mexican identity Inspiration: \* Tequila and mezcal \* Fresh citrus \* Chiles and spices \* Smoky and herbal notes The bar should evoke the feeling of: fire \+ desert \+ sophistication REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Mandatory \* 3\+ years in professional bartending \* Experience in creative mixology \* In-depth knowledge of distilled spirits \* Knowledge of flavor balancing Highly desirable \* Experience in high-end restaurants or author bars \* Participation in cocktail menu development \* Knowledge of modern techniques (infusions, clarification, fat washing, etc.) \* Experience launching new concepts PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES COCKTAIL DEVELOPMENT \* Design the restaurant’s beverage menu \* Create signature Casa Félix cocktails \* Develop seasonal drinks \* Innovate with ingredients and techniques RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT \* Experiment with flavors and combinations \* Create infusions and specialty preparations \* Develop house-made bases and syrups BRAND IDENTITY \* Align drinks with the gastronomic concept \* Craft a narrative behind each cocktail \* Design aesthetically compelling drink presentations TRAINING \* Train the bar team \* Standardize drink recipes \* Ensure consistency in preparation KEY SKILLS Technical \* Advanced mixology \* Flavor balancing \* Handling premium distilled spirits \* Modern cocktail techniques Creative \* Original drink development \* Gastronomic storytelling \* Visual presentation of drinks Operational \* Recipe standardization \* Ingredient optimization \* Beverage cost control IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE We seek someone who is: \* creative \* curious \* disciplined \* passionate about mixology \* detail-oriented They should embody a blend of: artist \+ scientist \+ bartender. Employment type: Full-time Salary: $9,500\.00 \- $10,500\.00 per month Benefits: * Staff meal service Work location: On-site employment