Bar Attendant — Cocktail Expert & Guest Experience Host

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training programs

Career development

Global opportunities

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Melbourne’s CBD invites applications for a Part-time Bar Attendant at Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn. You’ll deliver warm hospitality, take guest orders, mix drinks, and help create memorable experiences in a vibrant, service-focused environment.

As the friendly face of our venues, you’ll maintain high standards of service, work across F&B duties, and contribute to a team that values guest satisfaction, safety, and the IHG brand.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and a love for sharing your culinary stories with our guests.
• You’ll know how to prepare a wide range of drinks and have a passion for food.
• Adaptability in taking on broad duties across our F&B venues.
• Valid Victorian RSA and Food Safety Certificate, as required by local law.
• Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories.
• Ongoing evening availability to work rostered across 7 days including weekends and public holidays.
• Must have a right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Taking guest orders and making menu recommendations as our go-to cocktail expert
• Creating a warm welcome to everyone and setting the tone for each guest’s experience
• Prepare and serve food & drinks to high standards, and highlight promotions to guests
• Work with your colleagues to offer a seamless food service
• Set up and pack down of the venue/outlet as required
• Set up your work station – stock up on all the supplies you’ll need, manage your inventory and make sure all your equipment works
• Ensure that all food and beverage facilities and equipment are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume

Skills

Culinary passion

Drink preparation

Adaptability across F&B

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD, an exciting new holiday destination has arrived – discover the boutique charm of Hotel Indigo and the modern comfort of Holiday Inn, offering a unique blend of hospitality experiences across 452 rooms. One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD arcades has been reimagined with the redevelopment of "Melbourne Walk," now home to IHG’s first Australian dual-branded hotel project.

Open the door into Hotel Indigo, and guests can expect local character, modern design and warm, professional service with a vibrant and individual flavour, bringing the edgy laneway neighbourhood of Little Collins Street to life. Making the most of the retail haven, Holiday Inn will offer a modern, fresh and friendly stay for a wide variety of guests coming to enjoy the convenience and value they know and love from Holiday Inn, and all that Bourke Street Mall has to offer.

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As the friendly face of our hotels, you’ll be a helpful host, a local expert, and master at creating memorable dining experiences. Whether you’re preparing a guest their favourite drink or serving them delicious food, you'll create a warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. To bring this to life, we’re currently searching for a Bar Attendant to join our team Part-time basis!

The Bar Attendant tailors each guest experience to their unique tastes, and you’ll create memories in line with Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Service Standards.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Taking guest orders and making menu recommendations as our go-to cocktail expert
• Creating a warm welcome to everyone and setting the tone for each guest’s experience
• Prepare and serve food & drinks to high standards, and highlight promotions to guests
• Work with your colleagues to offer a seamless food service
• Set up and pack down of the venue/outlet as required
• Set up your work station – stock up on all the supplies you’ll need, manage your inventory and make sure all your equipment works
• Ensure that all food and beverage facilities and equipment are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume
  
  

What We Need From You

• A genuine passion for food and a love for sharing your culinary stories with our guests
• You’ll know how to prepare a wide range of drinks and have a passion for food
• Adaptability in taking on broad duties across our F&B venues
• Valid Victorian RSA and Food Safety Certificate, as required by local law.
• Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories
• Ongoing evening availability to work rostered across 7 days including weekends and public holidays
• Must have a right to work in Australia.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

You’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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