Cocktail Preparation Specialist

Job Summary

Andaz Miami Beach is looking for a Cocktail Preparation Specialist who are excited, qualified, hard-working, individuals with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service. Experience with Micros, high volume, and extensive cocktail preparation are all beneficial but not required. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

The perfect candidate should be familiar with the latest in mixology, bar equipment, and sanitation standards, with a focus on maintaining an attractive bar.

• Use traditional and elevated culinary techniques to consistently and accurately execute beverage recipes at high volume, for all venues in the hotel.
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks.
• Prep and batch specialty cocktails including fresh juices, syrups, infusions, and clarification.
• Manage prep and inventory to ensure the bar is fully stocked for service.
• Ensure beverage spaces and prep and inventory are organized and secured appropriately.
• Work with bartender on opening and closing duties.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain a growing and working knowledge of spatiality and classic cocktails, liquors, wine and beer.
• Uphold company policies and procedures, including adhering to work schedules, dress code, and attendance guidelines.
• Adhere to all company and state safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all perishable items used behind the bar are labeled/dated and rotated/properly disposed of to maintain quality and safety.
• Portray a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Provide prompt, professional, friendly, and personalized service to our guests.
• Attend and participate in all training sessions and department meetings.
• Ensure proper serving of wine and alcohol and including understanding when and how to deny alcohol and how to deescalate.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• High volume cocktail bartending or barback experience is a plus.

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with only a 30-day waiting period.
• 401K with company match.
• Free Parking.
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more.

• Empathy
• Integrity
• Respect
• Inclusion
• Experimentation
• Wellbeing

Andaz Miami Beach is a luxury lifestyle hotel located in mid‑Beach. The property boasts 287 guestrooms including 64 breathtaking suites and the only ocean‑view arrival experience in Miami Beach. Each suite is designed with floor‑to‑ceiling windows, most with deep‑soaking tubs, and cozy reading nooks. Guests can also enjoy private outdoor terraces with stunning views of the Atlantic and the Miami skyline.

Unmatched amenities include a full‑service spa, a well‑equipped fitness center, a destination dining experience by José Andrés, two pools, and a Beach Club catering to the who’s who of Miami. Spanning 25,000 square feet of innovative indoor and outdoor event space, Andaz Miami Beach will become a landing spot for guests and locals seeking celebratory gatherings that embrace the city’s culture of music, art, and fashion.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated.

At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for selling a vibrant, playful hotel with one‑of‑a‑kind gathering places offering the perfect backdrop for meetings, weddings, and special occasions, become part of Miami’s first Andaz luxury lifestyle resort – Apply now!