Mixologist/Beverage Specialist

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THE BEVERAGE BUSINESS AND A SALES PERSONALITY?

Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow, and WIN?

CORE Foodservice is a North American Foodservice Sales Agency that blends engaged leadership with a deep network of market specialists across North America who connect our customers with the brands they love. With over 60 offices, our goal is to hire the best people who want to move fast and make a large impact. Happy people do happy things; we allow our employees to focus on what they love to do.

Our Mission Statement: W.I.N.

Willing & Engaged - Integrity - Never Give Up

All Together. Different.

CORE Foodservice has a Mixologist/Beverage Specialist opportunity in Texas! 

Position Purpose:

The Mixologist/Beverage Specialist will support the growth of the Foodservice beverage portfolio. This position will shape and influence brands growth by combining a creative approach and technical knowledge to connect foodservice customers to brand product opportunities. In this role you will be responsible for selling, developing recipes and menus, and providing innovative solutions while working closely with other CORE Foodservice sales associates. The ideal candidate is creative, strategic, collaborative and has both an innovative mindset and technical expertise with a passion for beverage in the coffee and bar segments.

Essential Actions and Responsibilities:

• Showcase beverage applications through intimate knowledge of beverage products and sell to operators.


• Serve as the subject matter expert across 300+ brand SKUs and provide training and tools to advance and enable CORE Sales teams.


• Demonstrates understanding of barista and bartending techniques and is knowledgeable in back and front of house operations.


• Proactively identifies opportunities and uses understanding of organizational business goals to deliver results.


• Work well in a cross-functional team environment, able to balance multiple and/or shifting priorities, commercial channels, and flex to provide support as called upon.


• Demonstrate clear communication skills, consistent attention to detail and proactive ownership across all assigned work.


• Develop relationships with key customers, serving as a Consultative resource spanning menu and item gap analysis, beverage, and operation solutions.

What are WE looking for?

• A college degree is preferred, but not mandatory.


• Seasoned (5+) years’ experience as a Bartender or Barista in the beverage industry with proven expertise.


• Excellent presentation, communication, project management and influencing skills.


• Ability to lead and develop product training for both internal and external teams.


• Must be knowledgeable of front and back of house operations and show competency in menu development.


• Creative, organized and collaborative.


• Must be able to travel when needed.

What can WE offer YOU?

CORE Foodservice offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Salary


• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits


• 401K +Match Eligibility


• Auto Reimbursement


• Cell Phone Reimbursement


• Paid Time-Off Programs


• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity

Keywords:  Dallas, Houston, Texas, Foodservice Sales, Beverage Sales