Bartender (Pre-Opening)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Andaz Gold Coast is seeking a warm, confident and curious Bartender to join our team. You will create thoughtful experiences across our beverage venues, prepare classic and contemporary cocktails, and share recommendations with guests.

Join us to bring the character of Andaz Gold Coast to life through guest interactions, maintain a high-standard bar, and contribute to seasonal cocktails and new beverage experiences while working in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or beverage service.
• Sound knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• A collaborative and reliable approach.
• Curiosity and genuine interest in beverage culture.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Experience in luxury hotel, premium restaurant, cocktail bar or high-volume venue is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages to a high standard.
• Welcome guests with warmth and deliver attentive, unscripted service.
• Share thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Build knowledge of the beverage menu and local influences.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails and new beverage experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized and well-stocked bar.
• Complete opening and closing duties accurately and efficiently.
• Process orders and payments through the POS system.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation and inventory control.
• Follow responsible service of alcohol requirements and health, hygiene and safety procedures.
• Work closely with floor and kitchen teams to create a seamless guest experience.
• Support events, activations and special service periods when required.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Cocktails knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

At Andaz, we create inspiring experiences through local culture, genuine connection and a sense of discovery.

We are looking for a warm, confident and curious Bartender to join Andaz Gold Coast.

This is an opportunity for someone who brings personality to every interaction, takes pride in their craft and knows that a memorable drink is about more than what is in the glass. It is about timing, storytelling and making each guest feel seen.

The opportunity

As a Bartender, you will create thoughtful, engaging experiences across our food and beverage venues.

You will prepare classic and contemporary cocktails, share recommendations with confidence and bring the character of Andaz Gold Coast to life through every guest interaction.

Whether welcoming locals for an evening drink, creating a signature serve or helping set the rhythm of a busy service, you will play an important role in shaping the atmosphere of the venue.

What you will do

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages to a consistently high standard.
• Welcome guests with warmth and deliver attentive, unscripted service.
• Share thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Build strong knowledge of the beverage menu, ingredients and local influences.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails, signature serves and new beverage experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked bar.
• Complete opening and closing duties accurately and efficiently.
• Process orders and payments through the point-of-sale system.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation, ordering and inventory control.
• Follow responsible service of alcohol requirements and all health, hygiene and safety procedures.
• Work closely with floor and kitchen colleagues to create a seamless guest experience.
• Support events, activations and special service periods when required.

Qualifications

About you

You are approachable, composed and naturally engaging. You enjoy reading the room, connecting with people and creating experiences that feel personal rather than scripted.

You will bring:

• Previous bartending or beverage service experience.
• Sound knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• A collaborative and reliable approach.
• Curiosity and a genuine interest in beverage culture.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A current Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.

Experience within a luxury hotel, premium restaurant, cocktail bar or high-volume venue will be highly regarded.

Our purpose

We care for people so they can be their best.

Care begins with empathy and authentic human connection. We see people as individuals and create personal experiences that make a meaningful difference.

Our values guide how we work:

Respect. Integrity. Empathy. Wellbeing. Inclusion. Experimentation.

At Andaz, we are fresh and stimulating, inspired by our surroundings and free from unnecessary barriers. We celebrate individuality, local culture and new ideas.

Join us and bring your craft, personality and sense of possibility to Andaz Gold Coast.

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