Cocktail Bartenders - Busy high-end venue with excellent tips & hourly rate

Join one of Sydney’s most celebrated pubs — “2026 Good Food Guide, Pub of the Year” winner and One Hat venue.

The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room is a premium, multi-experience hospitality venue which features a stylish Public Bar, Outdoor Dining Courtyard, Lounge Bar, and destination ‘One Hat’ Dining Room which deliversa quality product and considered customer experience. Following a stunning venue renovation in 2023, we have quickly established ourselves as a standout Balmain diningand drinkingdestination for both locals and visitors alike.

Join one of Sydney’s most celebrated pubs, andwinner of The Good Food Guide, Pub of the Year Award, 2026 and One Hat, TIMEOUT - Best Bar & Pub Award, 2026, AHA NSW - Best Restaurant Award, 2025, ALIA - Best Wine List Award, 2025 and recipient of the prestigious “3 Glass” wine award rating and winner of ‘Australia’s Choice – Best Wine List’ award two years in a row at the Wine List of the Year Awards 2024/25 ceremonies.

The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room in Balmain delivers a premium hospitality guest experience with care, consideration, and heart.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced cocktail bartenders. Working behind the bar, you will be the face of the venue, often the first-person guests see when they walk in. Warmly welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable is a must. This is a very hands-on position,



interacting and talking with guests to deliver a service that goes above and beyond.

Your Responsibilities

- Focus on the guests and provide an exceptional guest experience.
- Prepare the bar with everything needed for the service.
- Mix and serve drinks to a consistent and high standard.
- Maintain stock levels.

About You

- You bring exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for guest engagement
- Proven experience in cocktail bartending and an eagerness to expand your beverage knowledge
- Thrive under pressure and stay composed during peak service times
- Proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused — you take initiative and pitch in wherever needed
- Energetic and engaging with a positive, team-oriented mindset
- Current RSA certification is required

Why Us?

- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.

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Location

The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf - only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.

There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.

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📌 Cocktail Bartenders - Busy high-end venue with great tips & hourly rate (Inner West Council)
🏢 The Dry Dock
📍 Inner West Council