Flinders Street Wharves | Townsville

Flinders Street Wharves is a $30M waterfront hospitality precinct in the historic Burns Philp building on Flinders Street. Since opening in late 2025 we have built one of the busiest venues in North Queensland, running multiple bars, rooftop, kiosk, dining venues, function spaces and live music.

We are looking for an experienced cocktail bartender to join our casual FOH team.

About the role

You will work across our bar areas including Yards Bar, Merchants Bar, the Docks, the laneway and the rooftop, building drinks properly and looking after guests in a high volume waterfront venue.
Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, beer and wine to a consistent standard
Engage guests, make recommendations and drive bar sales
Handle POS, cash and payments accurately
Keep bars clean, stocked and set up for service
Work to RSA, liquor licensing, hygiene and WHS requirements at all times
Assist with open and close, setup and pack down
Support the team through peaks including Cowboys home games, functions and tourism season

What we are after




Proven cocktail experience in a busy bar, venue or restaurant
Solid spirit, beer and wine knowledge, plus classic and contemporary cocktail builds
Current Queensland RSA (essential)
Rapid, accurate and calm under pressure
Genuine availability across nights, weekends and public holidays
Friendly, skilled and easy to work with

What we offer
Casual rates for ordinary hours, plus evening, weekend and public holiday penalties under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
Consistent shifts across a precinct that trades seven days
Ongoing training, with pathways into senior bar and supervisory roles
Up-to-date venue, quality equipment, and a team that takes its bars seriously

How to apply

Hit Apply with your resume and a short note on where you have made cocktails and what you are good at behind a bar. Applications can also be sent to @fsw.net.au.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Cocktail / Bartender Townsville
🏢 Flinders Street Wharves
📍 Townsville