Beverage Mixologist
hace 2 días
Saratoga Springs
Job DescriptionSalary: Salary: $41,000-$45,000.year (DOE) Beverage Mixologist Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Job Type: Full-time Salary: $41,000$45,000/year (based on experience) Benefits: Health & dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, referral program, beverage tasting perks About Ninth Planet Beverage Solutions Ninth Planet Beverage Solutions is a fast-growing contract beverage packaging company located in Saratoga Springs, NY. We specialize in custom beverage blending, can filling, and secondary packaging, with a passion for bold flavors, high-quality ingredients, and innovative formulations. Were a tight-knit, creative, and collaborative team that values curiosity, craft, and community. We embrace experimentation and support professional developmentplus, youll get to sample the unique drinks you help bring to life. Position Summary Were looking for a Beverage Mixologist to join our Blending team and help create high-quality, custom beverage blends for our diverse clients. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who loves flavor creation, understands food safety, and thrives in a fast-paced, craft production environment. Youll work closely with the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Lead to ensure every beverage we blend meets precise flavor, texture, and visual standards. This is a great role for someone with experience in bartending, brewing, culinary arts, or beverage development who's ready to take their skills to the next level in the manufacturing world. Responsibilities Recipe Execution & Blending • Accurately follow batch recipes, weigh ingredients, and mix beverages using precision techniques, • Ensure consistency across batches by measuring pH, brix, specific gravity, and other formulation targets, • Collaborate with clients and internal teams on new beverage flavor development, • Provide tasting notes and feedback on flavor profile, balance, and appearance, • Maintain high sanitation standards in mixing tanks and work areas, • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF guidelines, • Work closely with production, QA, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations, • Communicate any issues or concerns promptly and professionally, • Stay engaged and proactive during the shift Qualifications • 1+ years of experience in mixology, bartending, brewing, culinary, or food/beverage production preferred, • Familiarity with measuring equipment (scales, hydrometers, pH meters, etc.), • Comfortable with basic math, conversions, and precise measurement, • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is a plus, • Strong work ethic and attention to detail Skills & Attributes • Flavor-savvy with a refined palate and curiosity for unique ingredients, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, • High integrity, dependable, and respectful toward others, • Enjoys learning, experimenting, and problem-solving, • Excellent time management and multitasking under pressure Work Schedule • MondayFriday: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM, • Salary: $41,000$45,000/year (DOE), • Medical and dental insurance, • 401(k) with employer match, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Employee referral program, • Beverage sampling perks!