Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Global Headquarters Bar and Mixology Lead

The following position is open in New York, United States.

What makes this a great opportunity?

The candidate will lead the creation of the 2 bars within our new headquarters based in NYC. The Global Bar and Mixology Lead will be responsible for the development of an original cocktail program based on our "East Meets West" culture and the coordination of all education, PR, Trade, and internal events within the new global HQ. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating award winning bar spaces that represent our brands and stories including, bar programming, hosting accounts and other guests for happy hour events, trainings and cocktails sessions. The ideal candidate will have expertise across all spirits categories, relationships among the trade, and an ambassadorial and entrepreneurial spirit.

The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter who can work cross-functionally to deliver impactful results and help to build key relationships for our brands. The role will require collaboration in a matrix environment and the ability to communicate to various executive stakeholders.

What makes this a great opportunity?

• The ability to influence and build a best-in-class bar program for Beam Suntory's Headquarters

• Be a part of a dynamic team of people

• Balance strategic, creative and commercially grounded thinking

• This is also an opportunity to learn about our brands, gain marketing insights, and build brand loyalty

• Influence and interact closely with wide cross-functional business partners (On-Premise, Sales, Brand House Marketing, Regional Marketing, Legal, Insights, Distilleries, and External Agency Partners).

Role Responsibilities

• Learn, understand and be an expert with the Beam Suntory portfolio of brands and their stories

• Help create and implement cocktail programming to highlight our brands for special events, dinners, and happy hours at the headquarters

• Design seasonal cocktail menus that align with brand strategies

• Manage inventory of spirits, wine, glassware and barware

• Staff and train part time bartenders for larger events

• Help lead in-office tastings and trainings (of new hires, cross functional business partners, brand teams, etc.)

• Stay up to date on evolving bartending techniques and trends

• Host on and off premise accounts, helping educate on our portfolio through cocktail R&D sessions and cocktail presentations

• Work with local sales team to assist in creating tailored cocktail recipes for cocktail menus, cocktail specials, and events

• Maintaining Beam Suntory's bars as a showpiece - keeping it clean, organized, stocked with all supplies, above health code

• Manage the Bar calendar, ensuring clear communication throughout the process

• Ensure all events support "Drink Smart" moderation policies, including serving food and non-alcoholic options for attendees

• Manage the budget for both bars, ensuring those who are booking events cover appropriate product costs

• Ensure sufficient bar support is in place for larger-scale events

• Coordination and assistance of industry conferences and event planning

• Flexibility to pivot for short notice visits by executives, out-of-town employees/guests, and key accounts

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 - 7 years of bartending, bar management and hospitality experience.

• Advanced knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine and beer

• Exceptional analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

• Working knowledge of Social Media and commercial application

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

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