About us

HQ Group’s (Arbory Bar & Eatery, HER, Straight Up Cocktails) annual pop-up bar and eatery AFLOAT, is back to grace Melbourne's CBD from August through to June.

Nestled on the North side of ‘Birrarung’, AFLOAT transforms each year with new fit-out and theme, drawing inspiration from our favourite international holiday destinations.

Season 11’s re-launch will feel like a familiar but recent addition to Melbourne’s summer social scene; with the venue’s interior, design, food & beverage offering, music & entertainment program and a reminder that the valuable times are right around the corner.

What we are looking for

- Wait staff customer focussed, you will take care of our guests, small and large groups and ensure all their food & beverage needs are met

- Bar staff the bar is your domain, serving tap beers, house batched cocktails on tap and everything in between. Be friendly, organised and systems orientated

- Hosts you are our guests first point of contact, welcoming, approachable, focussed, and solutions orientated

- Barbacks you are the bartenders best friend, collecting glassware and bottles, cleaning, restocking and making sure the bar is tidy, and free from rubbish

About you

- Energetic, professional,



and fun people who love Hospitality

- Customer focussed, can do attitude, positive and friendly

- Can maintain our standards and be proud of your work

- Ability to take direction, demonstrate initiative and work as a team

- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

What can we offer you

- A culture that embraces fun, professionalism and teamwork

- A supportive and approachable Management team

- Dedicated Hospitality training and development

- Branded uniform provided

- Generous staff discount across our venues

- Multiple transport options with trains and trams on our doorstep

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free & confidential wellbeing support service

While we take the time to review all applications, only those suitable will be contacted for an interview.

HQ Group provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, equal orientation, gender identity or expression.

📌 Front of House (Melbourne)
🏢 Arbory Bar & Eatery
📍 Melbourne