Bartender

San Telmo; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tips

Monthly incentives

Staff discounts

Staff meals

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Asado on Melbourne's Southbank is seeking a Casual Bartender to join The San Telmo Group. Earn hourly rates with strong tips in a busy, theatre-style bar environment.

We offer generous incentives, staff discounts across venues, meals, and structured development. Be part of a growing hospitality group with six venues across Melbourne and Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a Bartender.
• Strong cocktail, wine and spirits knowledge.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, spirits and other beverages consistently and efficiently.
• Delivering warm, engaging bar service and confident drink recommendations.
• Collaborating with bar and restaurant teams for smooth, fast-paced services.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Job description

Located on Melbourne's Southbank, Asado is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the traditions of cooking over fire. Centred around our open parrilla grill, the menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold South American flavours and the theatre of flame, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining Asado, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne's established independent hospitality groups. Founded in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!

Position Available

Casual Bartender – Restaurant Award Level 2

Monday-Friday: $33.85 per hour
Saturday: $40.62 per hour
Sunday: $40.62 per hour
Public Holidays: $67.70 per hour

The Benefits

Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives

40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team

Structured training and ongoing development

Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking and you can give us feedback on how we're doing!

Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

Convenient Southbank location, less than a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station

Opportunities to deepen your knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits and South American flavours

Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, spirits and other beverages consistently and efficiently

Delivering warm, engaging bar service and confidently making drink recommendations to guests

Working closely with the bar and restaurant teams to deliver smooth, fast-paced services

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a Bartender or in a similar role within a busy restaurant or bar

Strong cocktail, wine and spirits knowledge, with the ability to work quickly and consistently during busy services

Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Who You Are

Passionate about drinks and genuine hospitality

Warm, engaging and confident with guests

Calm, organised and efficient behind the bar during busy services

A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house

Well-presented, punctual and reliable

Keen to learn, develop and build your hospitality skills