Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

The lights are low, the blues are blowing, and the spirits are high at the Baxter Inn. A place where John Cheever and Johnny Walker might spend some time together. When you come down the stairs, and step through the door, you’ll see straight away that we like whisky here (and whiskey too, for that matter). What you drink and how you want to drink is up to you – we’re just here to help.

About the Role

As a Bartender at The Baxter Inn, you are responsible for delivering a highly considered bar experience — where product knowledge, technical skill and guest experience come together.

- Prepare and serve drinks with precision, consistency and respect for classic technique

- Navigate a world-class whisky and spirits offering, confidently guiding guests through selections and recommendations

- Deliver attentive, intuitive service — reading the room and adapting your approach to each guest

- Maintain a clean, organised and well-prepared bar at all times, with strong attention to detail

- Work with pace and control during high-volume service, without compromising standards

- Contribute to the overall atmosphere of the room — energy, music,



flow and presence all matter

- Collaborate closely with the wider team to ensure a cohesive and elevated guest experience

About You

You’re a career bartender who takes pride in the craft — someone who values knowledge, discipline and the role you play in shaping a guest’s experience.

- Proven experience in high-quality cocktail bars or premium, high-volume venues

- Robust foundation in classic cocktails, spirits and bar technique

- Genuine interest in product — you enjoy learning, tasting and continuously building your knowledge

- Professional, composed and detail-oriented, even in fast-paced environments

- High personal standards — you care about how the bar looks, how drinks are made, and how service is delivered

- Reliability and consistency — you show up, prepared and ready to perform

Why Join Us

- Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities

- Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions

- A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported

- Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services

- Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members

- Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts

Next Steps
If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a group that takes hospitality and its people seriously.

📌 Bartender | The Baxter Inn (Sydney)
🏢 Swillhouse
📍 Sydney