At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning floral arrangements for events and venues, enhancing unique spaces with your creativity.
- Company: Join Merivale, a family-owned hospitality group with over 90 venues across Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy exclusive perks, staff rewards, and unlimited career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible training options and wellbeing support available for all employees.
- Why this job: Be part of a talented team crafting bespoke florals in a dynamic and creative environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in high-end floristry, strong colour sense, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Merivale , people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia.
From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.
Job Description
The Venue
Palings Flowers is seeking an experienced and creative Florist to join our small, talented team.
We create bespoke floral arrangements for a portfolio of Merivale venues, bars, restaurants, and events, as well as a curated in-store retail experience in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
This is not your traditional shopfront role—while you'll contribute to the retail offering, our work spans far beyond the counter.
All team members are involved in venue styling, installations, and regular floral servicing across Merivale's diverse and ever-evolving spaces.
From elegant restaurant vases to in-store bouquets to large-scale event florals, our work is refined, thoughtful, and always evolving.
The Role
- You'll work closely with our experienced team to create and maintain daily arrangements for our portfolio of restaurants, bars, and venues, enhancing each space with florals that reflect its unique identity
- When you're not out styling venues, you'll be in-store serving customers, creating bouquets and vase arrangements and delivering warm, attentive service that goes above and beyond
- Days start early with flower market runs, followed by prep and arranging in our CBD workspace
- You'll contribute to events and activations, working both independently and collaboratively on-site
- A strong eye for colour, form, and texture—and the ability to move quickly without compromising detail is essential
Qualifications
- You
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in high-end floristryis preferred
- Strong understanding of seasonal varieties, flower care, pricing, and handling
- Calm, efficient, and creative in fast-paced environments with tight turnarounds
- Full driver's licence and confidence drivingin the CBD
- Physically capable of lifting, long days on your feet, and the overall physical demands of floristry
- Professional, friendly, clear communicator with initiative and team spirit
- Must be available Mondays Wednesday and Fridays; additional days and flower market availability highly regarded
- Additional Information
- Merivale Employee Benefits
- Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
- Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
- Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
- Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
- Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
- Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
- Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.
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Hotel CBD is a family-owned hospitality group that prioritizes people and exceptional guest experiences. With a diverse portfolio of over 90 venues across Australia, employees have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. The company offers a unique blend of retail service and venue styling, allowing team members to engage in various aspects of floral design and event management.
