Job Description

Come Build the Bar Program of Your Dreams

We’re Long Hospitality, and we don’t do cookie-cutter (Liu’s Café, Liu’s Creamery, Danbi). We’re launching a new concept—a bar where the drinks are bold, the vibe is sharp, and the execution is flawless. We’re looking for a Lead Mixologist / Bar Director   to help lead the charge - someone who dreams in cocktails and loves the idea of building a bar team.

This is your shot to help shape a brand new cocktail program from the ground up. Think special unique menus, smart costing, dialed-in inventory systems, and a killer training culture. And yes—you’ll be working service too. We want a leader who sets the tone by jumping on the line, owning the floor, and making guests feel like they’ve landed somewhere special.

What You’ll Do

Create a Menu That Hits

• Build and evolve a cocktail list that’s creative, balanced, and cost-smart
• Lead R&D: infusions, syrups, garnishes, and all your brilliant experiments
• Make it replicable: document, cost, batch, and standardize

Run a Tight Ship

• Own inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Set par levels, monitor usage, and keep shrinkage low
• Streamline prep and setup so service flies

Lead the Team

• Hire, train, and coach bartenders that bring the fire
• Develop SOPs and onboarding that actually stick
• Schedule with strategy: smart labor, strong coverage, zero burnout

Be the Anchor Behind the Bar

• Work the bar like a boss—set the tempo, lead the hospitality
• Ensure every guest gets a moment they’ll remember
• Hold the bar to the highest standards (and have a blast doing it)

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years bartending, with 1+ in a leadership or lead bartender role
• Deep knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and bar systems
• Strong eye for design, detail, and drink balance
• Inventory and costing experience—Excel is your co-pilot
• Leadership instincts: you inspire, teach, and elevate others
• Grace under pressure. Hospitality in your DNA.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly wage + tip share + potential profit sharing incentives
• Ownership of your program from day one
• A team that respects creativity, systems, and hustle
• Growth opportunities as we expand as an organization
• The chance to build something unforgettable

Let’s build something legendary.

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