Cocktail Bartender

Sydney Collective; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Collective's The Balcony Bar in Byron Bay is seeking an experienced Cocktail Bartender with a passion for cocktails and local produce. You will contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails and menu development while upholding exceptional standards of taste, presentation and cleanliness.

Join a busy hospitality team where you’ll collaborate to create memorable guest experiences, assist with stock control, restocking and bar operations, and thrive under pressure in a vibrant beachside venue.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cocktail bartender in a busy hospitality venue.
• Strong background in Food & Beverage operations.
• Passion for hospitality and local products.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established recipes, systems and bar procedures.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails and menu development.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and cleanliness.
• Work with venue team to create memorable guest experiences.
• Assist with stock control, restocking and general bar operations.

Job description

Perched atop the buzzing Byron streets and just meters back form legendary main beach, The Balcony Bar evokes the easy going surf culture that Byron Bay is famous for.

This ionic restaurant's diverse menu reflects the venue’s beachscape and the relaxed lifestyle of the Byron community with a cocktail menu championing local distillers such as Brookies, Byroncello and Lord Byron.

Striving for absolute world class is at the heart of what we do, from the food we plate to the cocktails we shake, and ensuring we have the best team to provide exceptional experiences. We are unitedly driven by creating environments in which our teams feel confident, proud and inspired. We love good food and making great memories, and aspire to achieve this through living our values.

CULTURE & BENEFITS

With our people at the heart of our business, we offer training, development & all the necessary tools to be set up for success. We celebrate our successes through reward and recognition, and seek to grow our people by investing in your long-term future.

We encourage our people to always seek feedback, to have the real conversations, striving to achieve our absolute best through continuous improvement. We create environments in which our people feel confident, proud and inspired to deliver on absolute world class, and it is through our values that we believe and are recognised for our innovation and exceptional hospitality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Cocktail Bartender who has a passion for cocktails and local produce

Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails and menu development

Maintain consistently high standards of taste, presentation and cleanliness

Follow established recipes, systems and bar procedures

Work collaboratively with the wider venue team to create memorable guest experiences

Assist with stock control, restocking and general bar operations

ABOUT YOU

Previous experience as a cocktail bartender in a busy hospitality venue

Strong background from operational Food & Beverage alike venues

A genuine passion for hospitality and local products

A positive, energetic and professional attitude

The ability to work efficiently under pressure

Excellent communication and organisational skills

High standards of taste, presentation and cleanliness

A team player with a commitment to a positive team culture

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

High standards in taste and presentation