What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bartender / Mixologist position at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, a Noble House Resort?
Description
WORK in PARADISE:
Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20. LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offers excellent career opportunities to caring hospitality professionals who provide the finest services in Naples.
Requirements
Baleen Lead Bartender / Mixologist is responsible for leading and overseeing Elements/Baleen bar and assisting the bartending team, ensuring the exceptional standard of service and hospitality members have come to expect from LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. This position combines leadership, creativity, and guest engagement to deliver elevated beverage experiences for our Beach Club members and guests.
Essential Functions
- Lead and mentor the bartending team to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
- Develop and launch seasonal cocktail menus inspired by Baleen’s beachfront setting.
- Provide attentive, personalized service to members, including bespoke cocktails and wine/spirit recommendations.
- Oversee bar operations, including inventory, ordering, and compliance with safety and liquor laws.
- Train new bartenders on mixology skills, service standards, POS systems, and resort policies.
- Uphold Noble House standards of hospitality, grooming, and professionalism at all times.
- Support resort events, wine dinners, and holiday activations with curated beverage programs.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years bartending experience in luxury resorts, fine dining, or upscale bar environments.
- Proven expertise in mixology, cocktail innovation, and beverage program development.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, mentor and train a team.
Our CULTURE:
The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.
Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family.
LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness:
LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.
LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The OFFER:
In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, Resort discounts, flexible scheduling, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise!
Salary : $40 - $48