Cocktail Bartender

Old Mate's Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mate's Group in Sydney's bustling bar scene is seeking a passionate Full-Time Bartender to join Old Mate's Place. Tap into your cocktail flair, craft signatures and classic drinks, and provide warm, efficient service during busy nights.

You will work in a high-energy, hospitality-driven team, with training across our back bar, brand tastings, and opportunities for supervisory duties as you grow. NSW RSA is mandatory and availability includes evenings, weekends, and late nights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of cocktail bartending in high-volume venues.
• Excellent knowledge of cocktails and spirits.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signature cocktails and classic recipes with consistency.
• Guide guests through our extensive back bar and discuss bottlings.
• Deliver warm, engaging service that turns guests into regulars.

Skills

Cocktail bartending

Customer service

Wine & spirits knowledge

Team player

Education

NSW RSA competency card

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, and team-oriented Full-Time Bartender to join us as we prepare for another busy summer. Work includes but is not limited to; regular cocktail bartending, table service, making a mean Philly cheese steak, etc.

About us

Tucked away up four flights of stairs on Clarence Street, Old Mate's Place is one of Sydney's most recognised and awarded cocktail bars (Best Bartender's Bar 2026). With an extensive back bar, an ever-evolving cocktail list, and a high-energy atmosphere, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class service with a big emphasis on genuine hospitality. Old Mate's Group is one of Sydney's most tight-knit teams with our 2nd bar, Old Love's (Rum Bar of the Year 2026) located in the basement of the same building.

Industry-leading pay under the Hospitality Award with penalty rates for late nights and weekends

Direct access and training across one of Sydney's most celebrated back bars, tastings with brand ambassadors, and input into cocktail development

A tight-knit, supportive team with manageable rosters and zero tolerance for toxic culture

Opportunities to learn batching and prep, menu creation, and supervisory duties

Key responsibilities

Prepare signature cocktails, classic recipes, and anything else a guest might ask for with consistency, attention to detail, and speed whilst working under pressure

Guide guests through our extensive back bar—from single casks special bottlings to the more run-of-the-mill spirits

Deliver genuine, warm, and engaging customer service that turns guests into regulars

About you

Minimum 2+ years of cocktail bartending experience in high-volume, quality-focused cocktail bars or premium hospitality venues

A genuine curiosity and working knowledge of spirits, fermentation, wine, and classic cocktail structure

Calm under high-volume pressure, clean working habits, and a collaborative team attitude

Valid NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency card (mandatory)

Full availability to work evening, late-night (up to 2:00 AM+), and weekend shifts