SENIOR BARTENDER / BAR SUPERVISORHot 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 stan*dard-*setter on shift — hospitality first, drinks second (but still world-class), energy always.THE ROLEYou'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 controlDeliver genuinely warm, confident hospitality — eye contact, banter, connection, careMake (and maintain) our in-house components: syrups, infusions, tinctures, shrubs, salts, garnishesKeep consistency tight: specs, builds, glassware, dilution, garnish, presentationSupport training and development of the bar team to Hot Tamale standardsAssist in menu development, testing, and execution (seasonal and special drops)Maintain systems, prep lists, stock rotation, ordering, cleanliness, and bar organisationWHO WE'RE LOOKING FORYou don't need to be the loudest in the room — but you do need to be serious about yourcraft and reliable about people.You are:An experienced cocktail bartender (not a dispense-only role)Fast on your feet and sharp under pressureA natural host: you can read a guest, lead a night,



and lift the vibeProud of your prep and your cleanliness — mise en place is your love languageA builder and a learner: you want to improve, and you help others improveIdeally an agavenerd (or well on the way): tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol... you're curious and hungryExperience: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 venueSKILLS THAT MATTER HEREStrong cocktail fundamentals: balance, technique, speed, consistencyAbility to prep and execute house-made components (and keep them labelled/dated/rotated)Confident guest engagement: upsell without being salesy, storytelling without wafflingLeadership on shift: calm direction, standards, accountabilityExcellent hygiene, WHS awareness, and attention to detailKEY RESPONSIBILITIES (THE REAL WORLD LIST)Cocktail and beverage service (speed + accuracy)In-house prep: syrups, shrubs, infusions, tinctures, garnishesStock control, ordering, rotation, wastage managementCleaning schedules, equipment care, glassware standardsCash handling / till balancingTeam training and supervision on shiftReservations support / guest greeting when requiredBeer line cleaning (as rostered)Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $66,****** – $73,****** per yearAbility 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