At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the bar team, craft exceptional cocktails, and ensure top-notch service.
- Company: Join the vibrant Point Hotel during its exciting transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, discounted meals, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting growth phase with a supportive culture and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our rooftop bar.
- Qualifications: Strong bartending experience and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Full-time | Above award hourly rate + applicable penalties + super
About us
Point Hotel has been completely transformed, and we’re entering an exciting new chapter. At the heart of that transformation is Aira, our brand-new rooftop bar, alongside our established KIN Bar & Dining and a growing calendar of functions and events.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Bartender to lead our bar team during service and deliver exceptional cocktails with precision, consistency and flair. You’ll spend significant time at KIN while also supporting Aira and our other beverage operations. Reporting to the Bars Manager, you’ll bring strong technical skills, guide the team and contribute to the continued development of our beverage offering.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading bartenders and barbacks during service, working closely with supervisors and the floor team
- Executing Aira’s cocktail menu to exact specifications and maintaining beverage standards across our outlets
- Delivering consistent cocktail quality, presentation and efficient service
- Overseeing batching, cocktail preparation and mise en place, including garnishes, syrups and infusions
- Keeping the bar organised, clean and ready for service
- Monitoring stock and par levels, assisting with ordering and minimising wastage
- Training and mentoring bartenders in cocktail techniques, specifications and service procedures
- Supporting the Bars Manager with cocktail development and menu implementation
- Completing bar opening and closing procedures to a high standard
- Engaging with guests, sharing your product knowledge and resolving service concerns
- Following responsible service, food hygiene and workplace safety requirements
You’ll bring:
- Strong bartending experience, ideally in a senior or head bartender role
- Experience in high-volume bar and function service
- Excellent knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits and modern cocktail techniques
- Leadership skills and experience training and supporting a bar team
- The ability to maintain speed without compromising quality
- Strong organisation, preparation skills and attention to detail
- Confident communication and a warm, professional approach to guests
- High standards of personal presentation and pride in your work
- A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
Why Point Hotel?
Point Hotel has undergone a complete refresh, and we're building a new food, beverage and events offering across the property. You'll be joining at the perfect time, with Aira launching soon, KIN already established and further developments across the hotel still to come. You'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of our beverage offering, shape teams and standards, and be part of the transformation of Point Hotel into a destination.
Benefits
- Complimentary onsite parking
- Discounted staff meals
- Uniforms provided
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- A supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
- The opportunity to be part of an exciting period of growth and continuous improvement
Senior Bartender in Brisbane employer: Point Hotel
Point Hotel is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises passion, respect, and collaboration. As a Bars Manager, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the beverage identity of Aira, our new rooftop bar, while enjoying professional development and career progression in the heart of Kangaroo Point. With benefits like complimentary onsite parking, discounted staff meals, and a supportive leadership team, you'll be part of an exciting transformation in one of Brisbane's leading independent hotels.
