SENIOR BARTENDER / BAR SUPERVISOR
Hot Tamale isn't a "pour beers and make three cocktails" kind of bar.
We're an agave-driven cantina where everything is built in-house — syrups, shrubs, infusions, tinctures, spice blends, garnishes... the lot.
If you're the kind of bartender who gets excited about balancing acid, building texture, telling the story behind a pour, and making every guest feel like a regular... you'll feel at home here.
We're looking for someone who wants to be the sta
n*dard
-*setter on shift — hospitality first, drinks second (but still world-class), energy always.
THE ROLE
You'll be hands-on behind the stick, leading from the front during busy services, while also helping us lift the whole bar team.
You will:
Run the bar during high-volume services with speed, calm, and control
Deliver genuinely warm, confident hospitality — eye contact, banter, connection, care
Make (and maintain) our in-hous
e
components: syrups, infusions, tinctures, shrubs, salts, garnishes
Keep consistency tight: specs, builds, glassware, dilution, garnish, presentation
Support training and development of the bar team to Hot Tamale standards
Assist in menu development, testing, and execution (seasonal and special drops)
Maintain systems, prep lists, stock rotation, ordering, cleanliness, and bar organisation
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need to be the loudest in the room — but you do need to be
s
erious about yourcraft and responsible about people.
You are:
An experienced cocktail bartender (not a dispense-only role)
Fast on your feet and sharp under pressure
A natural host: you can read a guest, lead a night, and lift the vibe




Proud of your prep and your cleanliness — mise en place is your love language
A builder and a learner: you want to improve, and you help others improve
Ideally an
a
gavenerd (or well on the way): tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol... you're curious and hungry
Experience:
Minimum
2 years
hospitality experience (bar or restaurant, table service, high volume)
Minimum
1 year
in a quality cocktail bar (flavour knowledge + technique)
A
12-month commitment
to the venue
SKILLS THAT MATTER HERE
Strong cocktail fundamentals: balance, technique, speed, consistency
Ability to prep and execute house-made components (and keep them labelled/dated/rotated)
Confident guest engagement: upsell without being salesy, storytelling without waffling
Leadership on shift: calm direction, standards, accountability
Excellent hygiene, WHS awareness, and attention to detail
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (THE REAL WORLD LIST)
Cocktail and beverage service (speed + accuracy)
In-house prep: syrups, shrubs, infusions, tinctures, garnishes
Stock control, ordering, rotation, wastage management
Cleaning schedules, equipment care, glassware standards
Cash handling / till balancing
Team training and supervision on shift
Reservations support / guest greeting when required
Beer line cleaning (as rostered)
Job Types: Full time, Permanent
Pay: $66,****** – $73,****** per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Darwin NT ****: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
Ask applicants to list some dates and times they could do an a 1 hr unpaid trial / interview at Hot Tamale?
Experience:
Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person

📌 Bartender - Agave Slinger (Darwin)
🏢 Hot Tamale
📍 Darwin