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 control Deliver genuinely warm, confident hospitality — eye contact, banter, connection, care Make (and maintain) our in-house 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 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 serious 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 vibe Proud 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 improve Ideally an agavenerd (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 venueSKILLS THAT MATTER HEREStrong 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 detailKEY 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: $66,000.00 – $73,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Darwin NT 0800: 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