Bartender - QT Canberra

EVT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays

$2 movie tickets + Gold Class & Moonl/

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across EVT network

Paid parental leave; volunteering

Job summary

EVT is seeking an experienced bartender for the Capitol Bar at QT Canberra. You will craft cocktails, deliver high-end service with flair, and engage with a diverse guest range in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in hospitality, strong beverage knowledge from classics to unique creations, and excellent communication. This role supports multiple outlets within the hotel, with Daymaker perks from day one.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a similar restaurant, hotel or bar.
• Cocktail knowledge from classics to the more unusual blends.
• Personable and able to engage guests in a busy environment.
• Good communication, a team player and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and able to multi-task across different outlets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grooming and a clean, safe, and well-stocked work environment.
• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service while upholding safety and hygiene procedures.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and follow dispensing standards.
• Complete opening, closing, and cashiering duties accurately.
• Participate in training to improve service and product knowledge.
• Collaborate with team and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Cocktail making

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

POS system

Job description

About EVT: QT Canberra is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘unexpected and unrequested’, with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

About the Role

We are looking for an experience bartender too join the team at Capitol Bar at QT Canberra. We are looking for someone with a passion for shaking exceptional cocktails and loves delivering service with flair and personality. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end environment and takes pride in their mixology skills, product knowledge, and ability to engage with a diverse clientele.

Skills & Experience

• 1 - 2 years of experience working in a similar restaurant, hotel or bar.
• Experience making cocktails with a good knowledge of all thing beverage related from your classics to the slightly mor unusual
• Personable, enjoy working in a busy environment and engaging with guests.
• Good communication, a team player and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and the ability to multi-task and anticipate the guests needs.
• Enjoy working in a hotel environment and have flexibility to support different outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain personal grooming and uphold a clean, safe, and well-stocked work environment in line with hotel standards.
• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service while adhering to all operational, safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and comply with all preparation and dispensing standards.
• Complete all opening, closing, and cashiering duties accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in all required training sessions to continuously improve service and product knowledge.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and assist other departments as needed to ensure smooth operations.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things. .
• Owner’s mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.