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MML Hospitality

Cocktail Development Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
bonus potential
Paid Time Off
MML property discounts
beverage education reimbursement
advancement and promotion opportunities
community service opportunities
Relocation assistance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Retirement benefits
Parental leave

Job Description

McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML) is a premier hospitality company dedicated to crafting some of the world's most memorable experiences. Founded by industry visionaries Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML is renowned for its refined approach to both restaurants and hotels, where exceptional cuisine, inspired design, impeccable service, and authentic storytelling all come together harmoniously. The company emphasizes character-driven concepts deeply rooted in creativity, quality, and a strong sense of place which has allowed it to flourish in celebrated destinations across Austin, Aspen, Malibu, New York, and expanding into other iconic markets. With its commitment to excellence, MML... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Passion for beverage and hospitality
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience overseeing bar programs cocktail curation and hands-on bartending
  • At least 2 years of experience of leading teams
  • At least one cocktail development accolade award press mention or notable program achievement
  • Proven ability to develop cocktails that align with specific restaurant concepts while introducing new ideas trends and seasonal ingredients
  • Strong understanding of beverage costs recipe costing margins and inventory control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with beverage inventory systems BinWise preferred
  • Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign for producing beverage tech sheets
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations procurement and beverage leadership

Job Qualifications

  • Passion for beverage and hospitality
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience overseeing bar programs cocktail curation and hands-on bartending
  • At least 2 years of experience of leading teams
  • At least one cocktail development accolade award press mention or notable program achievement
  • Proven ability to develop cocktails that align with specific restaurant concepts while introducing new ideas trends and seasonal ingredients
  • Strong understanding of beverage costs recipe costing margins and inventory control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with beverage inventory systems BinWise preferred
  • Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign for producing beverage tech sheets
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations procurement and beverage leadership

Job Duties

  • Curate and develop cocktail recipes for all MML restaurant and bar programs ensuring each menu reinforces the identity of the individual concept
  • Research and introduce new cocktail ideas techniques and industry trends while maintaining brand relevance and approachability
  • Champion seasonality-minded ingredients and sustainable sourcing practices
  • Develop and implement improved garnish techniques and presentation standards
  • Partner with procurement and operations teams to select appropriate glassware aligned with concept functionality and cost targets
  • Collaborate with the beverage leadership team to select and maintain backbar ingredients and standards
  • Create detailed beverage recipes costing tools and technical documentation to ensure consistency and scalability across locations
  • Support beverage training initiatives and assist with rollouts of new cocktail menus
  • Monitor beverage performance and costs identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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