Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendant

Minor Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hotel deals

Global perks

Retail discounts

Experiences

Health insurance/Wellness

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Job summary

Minor Hotels, Oaks Cairns Hotel, seeks enthusiastic Bartender / Food & Beverage Attendants for a part-time role spanning both bar and restaurant floors. You will support lunch and evening service, with a rotating roster seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

RSA certification is required, and coffee and beverage preparation are key aspects of the role. Experience in barista, café, or restaurant settings is preferred, with strong customer service, teamwork, and reliability.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

RSA certificate

Barista experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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.

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

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• 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

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

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