Bartender - Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

50% off EVT hotel stays

Movie ticket discounts

Thredbo discounts

Career growth within EVT

Job summary

Rydges Melbourne is seeking a passionate Bartender to craft cocktails and deliver standout service in conferencing and events spaces. You’ll shine in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment, applying your mixology skills, product knowledge, and warm personality to engage a diverse guest mix.

This role sits within EVT’s hospitality network, offering generous team member discounts, 50% off stays at EVT hotels, ticket discounts, and ongoing career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a similar restaurant, hotel or bar.
• Proficient in cocktails and product knowledge.
• Personable and guest-focused in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to multitask and anticipate guests' needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal grooming and uphold a clean, safe work area.
• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service following standards.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and comply with preparation and dispensing standards.
• Complete opening, closing and cashiering duties accurately.
• Participate in training to continuously improve service and product knowledge.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.

Skills

Experience making cocktails

Mixology skills

Guest engagement

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About Rydges

Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned,RydgesHotels & Resortsprovidesa diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest's stay.

About the Role

Join the team as a Bartender in conferencing and events, you’ll be at the heart of the guest experience-crafting exceptional cocktails, curating memorable moments, and delivering service with flair and personality. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality 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, good knowledge of classic cocktails and product knowledge.
• 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.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels - Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company

Join the team and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

About EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes 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 by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.