About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable Experienced Bartender to join our team. This role starts with reduced hours during our quieter period, with a clear path to increasing hours - and room for leadership growth - as we head into our busy summer season.

If you love the craft of cocktail making, take pride in running an efficient bar, and want to grow with a dedicated team, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

- Craft & Service: Prepare and serve classic and modern cocktails with speed and precision. Deliver warm, attentive, and high-quality customer service.
- Cocktail & Mixology Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge of classic cocktail recipes, spirits, and flavor profiles. Contribute creative ideas to menu development where applicable.
- Wine Knowledge: Confidently describe, recommend, and serve our wine selection to guests.
- Bar Operations & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, well-organized bar environment before, during, and after service.
- Stock & Inventory: Assist with stock control, inventory counts, receiving deliveries, and identifying low-stock items.
- Growth & Leadership: Take initiative in day-to-day bar operations, showing readiness for expanded responsibilities as hours increase over the summer.

Requirements & Qualifications





- Experience: 3+ years of high-volume or premium bartending experience.
- Cocktail Proficiency: Excellent fluency in classic cocktail preparation.
- Wine & Spirits Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of wine styles and spirit categories.
- Operational Skills: Knowledge of bar maintenance, hygiene standards, opening/closing procedures, and basic stock management.
- Flexibility: Comfortable starting with lower weekly hours with the availability and expectation to scale up significantly over the next few months.
- Certifications: Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.

What We Offer

- Transparent Path for Growth: Opportunity to build up to full-time hours and potential lead/management responsibilities.
- Creative Input: A platform for bartenders with a passion for mixology to share ideas.
- Great Work Culture: A supportive, passionate team in a high-standard venue.
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $33.85 (incl. causal loading), with scope for growth to $36.81 (incl. casual loading).

Pay: $33.85 – $36.81 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Bartender (Sydney)
🏢 Phillip Street Restaurant and Bar
📍 Sydney