Lead Bartender​/Mixologist

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.

Full-time

This role goes beyond bartending—it is about creating memorable moments. The Lead Bartender / Mixologist will design and implement innovative cocktail menus, showcase beverage pairings for special events, and mentor bartenders to embody LaPlaya’s luxury brand. A strong focus will be placed on guest satisfaction, beverage innovation, and maintaining high operational standards.

• 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.

• 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.

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 the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness. It encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to 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.

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.

$18‎/hr plus gratuity