Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendant

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oaks Cairns Hotel in Cairns, Queensland, is hiring multiple part-time Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendants to join our vibrant team. You'll work across the bar and restaurant floor, supporting service during lunch and evening shifts and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This role offers rotating shifts across seven days, including weekends and public holidays, with RSA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• RSA certification is required.
• Previous experience in barista, café, restaurant or food & beverage roles preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests across the restaurant and bar.
• Take and deliver orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and serve beverages to a high standard.
• Recommend menu items confidently.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere and address guest needs with professionalism.

Job description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Oaks Cairns Hotel are looking for multiple enthusiastic and service-driven Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendants to join our vibrant team on a Part Time basis.

In this dual role, you’ll work across both the bar and restaurant floor, supporting smooth service during lunch and evening shifts. If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, with flexibility required across seven days, including weekends and public holidays we’d love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional service to all guests across the restaurant and bar.
• Taking and delivering orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Preparing and serving beverages to a high standard, maintaining bar cleanliness and stock levels.
• Recommending menu items confidently, sharing your knowledge of food and beverage offerings.
• Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and resolving guest needs with professionalism and warmth.

Shift Details

• Rotating roster across Monday through to Sunday
• Shifts starting from 12.00pm (subject to change)
• A current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a barista, café, restaurant or food and beverage role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and coffee equipment operation.
• A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (or the ability to obtain one).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Professional presentation and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues.
• Reliability and flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy delivering exceptional guest experiences through both coffee and food service, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Additional Information

• Previous experience as a waitstaff, bartender, or all-rounder in a hospitality environment.
• A current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certification.
• A warm and approachable demeanour with a positive attitude.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality customer service.
• Professional presentation and exceptional communication skills.
• Reliability, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within New Zealand.