Bartender

Wall Street; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

LK Hospitality is seeking skilled bartenders for Yugen Dining, a renowned Melbourne venue. You will own the guest experience from open to close, crafting precision cocktails and delivering hospitality in a high-energy setting.

The role requires RSA certification, high-volume bar experience, and strong knowledge of wine, beer and cocktails. Expect ongoing training, a supportive team, and opportunities to advance within LK Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Current RSA certification.
• Experience in a high-volume bar.
• Ability to multitask during busy service.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Greet and farewell guests personally, maintaining service standards.
• Recommend beverages that suit guest preferences with product knowledge across cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Prepare and serve beverages to a consistent standard at the pickup point.
• Keep bar stock, garnishes and glassware ready and manage opening/closing procedures.
• Operate the POS system accurately and process payments.
• Verify guest age and monitor consumption, upholding RSA at all times.
• Keep the bar clean and well presented, communicating with floor, kitchen and management as needed.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Cocktails knowledge

Multitasking

RSA certification

Bar experience

Job description

Bartender

You love the energy of a great event and take real pride in running a tight bar.

LK Hospitality is looking for skilled bartenders to join our team. Full time at Yugen Dining, our award-winning Japanese fine dining venue. You'll craft precision cocktails in one of Melbourne's most celebrated dining rooms.

About Us

Founded in 2019, LK Hospitality has quickly made a name for itself as the home of innovative, creative and world-class dining and drinking experiences. Led by Executive Culinary Director, Stephen Nairn, our portfolio includes award-winning Omnia, Yugen Dining and Yugen Omakase. In addition to The Grand Room and Bromley Gallery Events, all located within the prestigious Capitol Grand, on the bustling corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra and Portside.

The Role

You own the guest experience and the bar from open to close.

• Greet and farewell guests personally, holding service to standard throughout their visit
• Recommend beverages that match what each guest is after, backed by strong product knowledge across cocktails, spirits, wine and beer
• Prepare and serve beverages to a consistent standard, presented clearly and in order at the pick-up point
• Keep bar stock, garnishes and glassware ready ahead of service, and run opening and closing procedures
• Operate the POS system accurately and process payments
• Verify guest age, monitor consumption and uphold RSA requirements at all times
• Keep the bar clean and well presented, and communicate with the floor, kitchen and management as needed

Who We're Looking For

You know your product, you keep several things moving during a busy shift, and you pay attention to the detail guests notice.

• Strong knowledge of wine, beer and cocktails
• Confident multitasking during busy service
• Clear communication and strong attention to detail
• Current RSA certification
• Experience in a busy, high volume bar

And the non-negotiables. You hold the standard without needing to be chased, you keep the bar running the way it should even when it's busy, and the rest of the team can rely on you.

Values in Practice

These are not aspirational, they are the minimum we expect from everyone here.

• Integrity - Team members are individuals with integrity. Doing the right thing, for the guest and for each other, is the baseline.
• Genuine hospitality - Authentic care for delivering exceptional experiences to guests. Not a performance, a disposition.
• Comprehensive skill - A strong skill set in the restaurant industry. Craft matters here. Knowledge of your discipline is non-negotiable.
• Self-motivation and goal orientation - You do not need to be managed to hold the standard.

What's on Offer

• Work across some of Melbourne's most loved venues
• A supportive, experienced hospitality team
• Ongoing training and hospitality development
• Be part of live music events in a prestige venue
• Real career pathways across LK Hospitality

Additional information

• Competitive rates, plus super and tips - great earning potential | South Yarra
• Casual and Full time roles available
• Ongoing training, mentorship and clear pathways for career progression