Bartender - Curious (Casual)

W Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Perks

Exclusive Discounts

Mentor & Buddy Program

Career Growth

Competitive Pay

Referral Bonus

Job summary

W Melbourne is seeking a part-time bartender to deliver high-end guest experiences in a fast-paced, premium bar and restaurant setting. You will craft cocktails, engage guests with energy and creativity, and collaborate with kitchen and hotel teams to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires a polished, guest-focused approach, strong teamwork, and current Victorian RSA with Australian working rights. Join a globally renowned Marriott brand and be part of a vibrant, award-winning property.

Qualifications

• Experience bartending in a fast-paced upscale bar/F&B environment.
• A passion for creativity.
• A proactive, upbeat attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Confidence engaging with guests and working as part of a team.
• A desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• A current Victorian RSA and valid Australian working rights is essential.
• A playful, polished, and guest-focused approach to service.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about the guests’ service experience, but also have an eye for detail – from the money that moves through hands, to the information provided to guests, to the quality of drinks
• Create memorable guest experiences through attention to detail and genuine connection
• Maintain presentation and service standards across the restaurant and bar areas
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and wider hotel team
• Take pride in product knowledge, accuracy, and operational excellence
• Represent the W brand through confident, professional, and energetic service

Skills

Bartending

Creativity

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26127128

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Victo 3000, Australia VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Part Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Are you excited to work and create epic moments for guests at our multi-award-winning venues? Come and join Marriott International, the largest hotel network in the world. W Melbourne is one of Marriott's luxury brands, and our mission is to ignite curiosity and expand worlds. Our tribe is diverse and enabled to be the best version of themselves. If this sounds like your next move, read the below!

About The Hotel - W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, sitting in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane, the luxury hotel takes its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history. There are four electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

About The Venue - Curious

Connected to our Lobby, Curious is the place to see and be seen in. Music and bold concoctions are paired with a menu full of small bites and sharing plates for an all-night experience. Like falling down a rabbit hole, the bar’s design is as impressive as the cocktail list. We’re on the lookout for Talent that will amplify the experience for our culture seekers and late-night revellers.

Why Choose W Melbourne?

• Competitive Pay & Annual Reviews: reviewed every July
• Mentor & Buddy Program: we set you up for success
• Career Growth: global and interstate opportunities with Marriott International
• Prime CBD Location: steps from public transport and parking
• Birthday Perks: enjoy your special day with a paid day off
• Exclusive Discounts: 35% off food & beverages at W Melbourne + global Marriott room discounts + 600+ local retailers discounts
• Community Engagement: join W Melbourne’s Take Care initiatives and make a difference for our community
• Award-Winning Workplace: third-consecutive-year Great Place to Work certified, with 2-hat restaurant, best-designed bar, and best event spaces
• Referral Bonus: bring your friends and work alongside your tribe

What We Expect Of You

• Experience bartending in a fast-paced upscale bar/F&B environment
• A passion for creativity
• A proactive, upbeat attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality
• Confidence engaging with guests and working as part of a team
• A desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• A current Victorian RSA and valid Australian working rights is essential
• A playful, polished, and guest-focused approach to service

A Glance At What You Will Do

• Be passionate about the guests’ service experience, but also have an eye for detail – from the money that moves through hands, to the information provided to guests, to the quality of drinks
• Create memorable guest experiences through attention to detail and genuine connection
• Maintain presentation and service standards across the restaurant and bar areas
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and wider hotel team
• Take pride in product knowledge, accuracy, and operational excellence
• Represent the W brand through confident, professional, and energetic service

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. #s-dni

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.