Cocktail Bar Attendant

Hilton Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Go Hilton travel program

Worldwide travel discounts

Development opportunities (Harvard/LI)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, a landmark hotel in Melbourne's CBD, is seeking a guest-focused bartender for The Douglas Club. You will craft and serve classic cocktails, manage guest interactions, and support food service in a heritage setting.

Join a team that values hospitality, offers career development opportunities, and operates on a 7-day roster with 25–30 hours per week. Prior cocktail bar experience and outstanding presentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a cocktail bar.
• Knowledge to create classic cocktails.
• Exceptional personal presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work around a 7 day roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Flexibility to respond quickly to different work situations.

Responsibilities

• Showcase your personality by engaging with our guests.
• Receive orders and serve customers in a timely manner.
• Create and serve a range of beverages including classic cocktails, mixers, beer and wine.
• Take and deliver food orders.
• Understand menu content, changes and promotions.
• Keep your service area clean, tidy and well-prepared.
• Efficiently manage the proper settlement of all customer accounts.
• Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner.

Skills

Cocktail bar experience

Classic cocktails

Guest service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Job description

This position is open to Australian residents only or applicants who have the legal right to work in Australia, visa sponsorship opportunities are not available.

About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street combines old world charm with modern luxuries! This stunning hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD features 244 stylish guest rooms, including 10 spacious suites, a restaurant and bar, fully equipped gym and five meeting & event spaces.

About the role

The Douglas Club is an intimate cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Set in a heritage listed building, The Douglas Club will merge the luxury and glamour from the 1930’s golden age of travel with modern design and technology.

• Showcase your personality by engaging with our guests
• Receive orders and serve customers in a timely manner
• Create and serve a range of beverages including classic cocktails, mixers, beer & wine
• Take and deliver food orders
• Understand menu content, any menu changes, and promotional activities
• Keep your service area clean, tidy, and well-prepared
• Efficiently manage the proper settlement of all customer accounts
• Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a cocktail bar
• Knowledge and ability to create classic cocktails
• Exceptional personal presentation and communication skills
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Ability to work around a 7 day week roster including weekends and public holidays
• 25 - 30 hours availability per week (with a minimum of 3 days availability)

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters most. In 2026, Hilton was ranked as the #1 Hospitality Company by the Great Place to Work Institute in Australia. At Hilton, you can also look forward to receiving:

• Access to Go Hilton, our Team Member Travel Program
• Worldwide travel discounts at unbelievable rates for you and your friends and family!
• Competitive wages
• Free access to growth and development opportunities from top class providers; Harvard University and LinkedIn Learning just to name a few
• A workplace culture that foster personal wellbeing and gives you free access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Use your creative flair and passion to create memorable experiences for each and every guest who visits The Douglas Club. Deliver exceptional service at every opportunity, creating meaningful interactions that leave a lasting impression!