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MIXOLOGIST

The SpaceX Hospitality team serves all employees, customers, government partners, potential clients, and/or visitors with everything from snacks to daily meals to full-service events. The Mixologist enhances the overall guest experience across one or more of our beverage service outlets or catering locations by upholding exceptional standards of hospitality. They must possess a deep knowledge of hospitality principles and a solid grasp of food and beverage safety protocols. Collaborating closely with hospitality leadership, this role focuses on crafting unforgettable moments for guests through flawless service, while maintaining rigorous standards and expectations. The Mixologist is empowered to promptly resolve guest concerns or feedback, troubleshoot equipment challenges, apply creative problem-solving, and communicate effectively at all levels. The Mixologist supports SpaceX s mission by upholding exemplary, professional, and welcoming service environments that enhance the productivity and morale of the workforce while ensuring the team is performing to departmental and company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute services and catering/event requests, following detailed schedules and timelines, ensuring absolute guest satisfactionSupport the setup, execution, and breakdown of services/events, including workstations, surrounding areas, dining, work, and storage spaces, ensuring safety and organizationCollaborate with a team to meet time and quality standards set by leadership while working with urgencyAssist in the organization, cleaning, and maintenance of departmental tools, equipment, and bar service areasComplete daily record keeping, tasks, and opening/closing checklistsInteract professionally with guests, supervisors, and co-workersEngage with guests through strong customer service, clearly communicating operational expectations, anticipating their needs, and exceeding expectationsMaintain our guidelines of beverage service to support the safety of our guests and follow all food safety/sanitation practicesPrepare drinks, including handcrafted cocktail options, ensuring consistency and compliance with recipe, portioning, and waste control guidelinesExperience with allergen identification and common dietary restrictionsAdvanced knowledge of food ingredients, preparations, and stylesAdvanced beverage knowledge, including proper wine serviceAdvanced knowledge of service styles and expectationsUnderstand and participate in the training of all Hospitality roles and responsibilities, filling in for roles as neededCommunicate directly with vendors for order placement or any subsequent issues with deliveries or product qualityMaintain proper inventory levels of product for beverage operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ years of experience in mixology or cocktail preparation5+ years of food service experience in a customer service role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

2+ years of leadership experience7+ years of food service experience in a customer service roleSelf-motivated and takes initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Previous work experience in a high-volume output environment Previous work experience in team settings Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Advanced understanding of food safety and sanitation practices Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office primarily)Advanced knowledge of allergen identification and dietary restrictionsExperience in all areas of restaurant and event service, including serving, bartending, and portingExperience in large-format batching of craft cocktail programmingExperience pairing drinks with food and building thematic menusExperience in a high-volume bar environmentAdaptability, problem-solving skills, and extreme attention to detailTeam player with the ability to collaborate effectively, including but not limited to training of incoming team membersAbility to work gracefully under pressure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as neededMust participate in internal leadership and development trainingPrevious bartending experience is a mustValid Texas Food Handler and TABC Certification or willingness to obtain them before employment

Stand:

Up to 10 hours per day

Sit:

Up to 1 hour

Push/Pull:

Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per dayOverhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

Walk:

Up to 10 hours per day

Lift/Carry:

Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per dayClimb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch:

Up to 3 hours per dayUpper body twist: Up to 3 hours per dayAbility to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 3 hours per dayCandidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review