Bartender

TFE Hotels Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth & accredited learning

Hotel & dining discounts

Global opportunities

Everyday savings

Wellbeing support

Flexibility & leave

Strong culture

Job summary

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, part of TFE Hotels, is seeking a passionate Bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. You will craft cocktails, serve beverages and deliver memorable guest experiences with genuine hospitality in a central Melbourne CBD setting.

You will work within a dynamic team, maintain high standards, and provide personalised recommendations while upholding RSA and food safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exceptional guest experiences in hospitality.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement.
• Ability to work rotating rosters including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Confident product knowledge of beverages and wine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences with warm, professional service.
• Build genuine guest relationships by anticipating needs and creating memorable moments.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming work environment in line with brand standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service across shifts.
• Follow health and safety and responsible service requirements relevant to your role.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and other beverages to venue standards.
• Maintain bar presentation, stock levels and equipment during service.
• Recommend beverages to enhance the guest experience.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Cocktail knowledge

Personalised service

Education

RSA certification

Food Safety/Handling certificate

Hospitality/F&B qualification

Cocktail/beverage training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Bartender -Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

About TFE Hotels

At TFE Hotels, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading global hospitality groups. With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, we combine local spirit with international opportunity. We're passionate about people and the experiences we create together, where individuality is celebrated and collaboration comes naturally. Here, you'll be supported to grow, learn and make a real impact with the tools, development and benefits to help you thrive.

The Property

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne features 340 rooms and suites in a beautifully restored heritage building on Flinders Street, opposite Flinders Street Station. The hotel is home to Mr Tompkins restaurant and bar and offers extensive conference and event facilities catering for corporate meetings, weddings and large-scale events. Its prime CBD location provides easy access to Melbourne's key business, dining and entertainment precincts.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a passionate hospitality professional to join our Food & Beverage team as a Bartender at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.

You'll help create memorable dining experiences through genuine hospitality, exceptional service and meaningful guest connections. Whether preparing a coffee, crafting a cocktail or delivering table service, you'll help create moments guests remember.

Working as one team, you'll contribute to an atmosphere where great food, great service and genuine hospitality come together.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through warm, professional and attentive service.
• Build genuine relationships with guests by anticipating needs and creating memorable moments.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming work environment in accordance with brand standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver seamless service during all operating periods.
• Follow workplace health and safety, food safety and responsible service requirements relevant to your role.
• Process guest requests and enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain product knowledge to confidently assist guests and enhance their experience.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Maintain composure and a solutions-focused approach during changing service demands.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and premium beverages in accordance with venue standards.
• Maintain bar presentation, beverage stock levels and equipment throughout service.
• Recommend beverages and premium products to enhance the guest experience.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional presentation and a positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience in hospitality, food service or customer service preferred.
• Confidence using POS systems and handling customer transactions.
• Good food and beverage knowledge with a willingness to continuously learn.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs and deliver personalised service.
• Demonstrated experience preparing cocktails and serving alcoholic beverages.
• Strong knowledge of wines, beers, spirits and beverage recommendations.
• Ability to engage guests through confident product knowledge and personalised recommendations.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification (required).

Qualifications, Certifications & Licenses

• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification (where required).
• Food Safety or Food Handling Certificate, where required.
• Hospitality or Food & Beverage qualification is advantageous.
• Cocktail, spirits or beverage training is advantageous.

The Benefits

At TFE Hotels, we believe work should feel good for our guests and for our people. This is a place where you can be yourself, feel supported and build a career that grows as you do.

• Career Growth & Accredited Learning: We are the first employer in ANZ to offer accredited learning pathways, our Learn, Earn & Grow approach can support further education and university opportunities while you work.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive accommodation and dining discounts across our hotels and brands.
• Global Opportunities: With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, access exciting career opportunities, travel experiences and opportunities across our global network.
• Everyday Savings: Unlock discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, travel and everyday essentials to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and support designed to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Flexibility & Leave: Take the time you need to recharge, celebrate life's important moments and focus on what matters most, with Birthday Leave, Parental Leave, Purchased Leave and Life Leave, designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Strong Culture: Be heard in a flat, collaborative culture where individuality is celebrated, ideas are welcomed and people achieve more together.