Bartender

Shangri-La Group; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Complimentary Duty Meals Every Shift

Uniform and laundering

Job summary

Shangri-La Sydney in The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Bartender to join our award-winning Food & Beverage team. This role focuses on delivering vibrant bar experiences, premium cocktails, and guest-centric service in a fast-paced luxury setting.

You should have bartending experience, strong mixology knowledge, RSA certificate, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. The hotel offers career development, staff benefits, and a renowned brand.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cocktail and beverage knowledge with a passion for mixology.
• RSA certificate or suitable Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beverages and specialty drinks to luxury hotel standards.
• Provide warm, professional, personalised service while anticipating guest needs and preferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers and other beverage offerings.
• Contribute creative ideas for cocktails, seasonal offerings and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Flexibility to rotate roster

Fast-paced service

Education

RSA Certificate

Job description

Shangri-La Sydney | The Rocks, Sydney NSW | Full Time & Casual

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of Sydney’s most prestigious luxury hotels, creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional service, creativity and a genuine passion for hospitality.

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Bartender to join our award-winning Food & Beverage team.

Three reasons to consider this opportunity:

Work within one of Sydney’s most recognised luxury hotels and iconic hospitality venues.

Create memorable guest experiences through premium beverages, exceptional service and genuine hospitality.

Build your hospitality career within a global luxury hotel brand offering opportunities for career development and progression.

About the role

As a Bartender at Shangri-La Sydney, you will play a key role in delivering a vibrant, engaging and memorable bar experience for our guests. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about beverages, takes pride in delivering exceptional service and thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving cocktails, beverages and specialty drinks to the highest luxury hotel standards
• Providing warm, professional and personalised service while anticipating and responding to guest needs
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers and other beverage offerings
• Contributing creative ideas for cocktails, seasonal offerings and memorable guest experiences

What success looks like

• Cocktails and beverages are prepared consistently, accurately and to a high standard
• The bar remains clean, organised and well presented throughout service
• Beverage knowledge is confidently demonstrated when assisting guests with recommendations
• The bar experience reflects the quality and service standards expected of a luxury hotel

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous bartending experience within a fast-paced, high-volume or premium hospitality environment
• Strong cocktail and beverage knowledge with a genuine passion for mixology
• A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Why Join Shangri-La Sydney?

• Work within one of Sydney’s most recognised luxury hotels
• HIGA Rates $27.97 per hour + penalty rates + 12% Super + Tips
• Annual performance bonus
• Complimentary Duty Meals Every Shift
• Work in venues with some of the most spectacular views in Sydney
• Uniform and laundering
• Career development and growth opportunities within a global hospitality brand
• Staff benefits and discounts across Shangri-La properties worldwide