Pre-Opening Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

AC Hotels by Marriott; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation benefits

Global career opportunities

Development programs

Rewards

Job summary

AC by Marriott Gold Coast is seeking a Bartender to join our pre-opening team. You will craft cocktails and beverages across Rivo Restaurant and other outlets, deliver memorable guest experiences, and help shape beverage standards from day one.

You will engage guests with product knowledge, stay ahead of trends, and support bar operations while ensuring polished, hospitality-driven service. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of bartending or beverage experience.
• Strong cocktail-making and beverage knowledge.
• Interest in current trends and creative beverage concepts.
• Excellent guest engagement and communication skills.
• Confidence recommending beverages and tailoring the experience.
• Attention to detail, presentation and consistency.
• Ability to work across multiple Food & Beverage environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages to a high standard.
• Deliver beverage experiences across Rivo Restaurant and other outlets as required.
• Use product knowledge to recommend drinks and create personalised guest experiences.
• Stay up to date with beverage trends, local products and techniques.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal cocktails and beverage activations.
• Maintain well-presented, organised and stocked bar areas.
• Ensure accurate handling of payments and cash where required.
• Monitor stock levels and support beverage inventory and replenishment.
• Anticipate guest needs and own the overall experience.
• Follow workplace health and safety, liquor licensing and Marriott procedures.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail knowledge

RSA certification

Job description

AC by Marriott Gold Coast is seeking a Bartender to join our pre-opening team. You will craft cocktails and beverages across Rivo Restaurant and other outlets, deliver memorable guest experiences, and help shape beverage standards from day one.

You will engage guests with product knowledge, stay ahead of trends, and support bar operations while ensuring polished, hospitality-driven service. Evening and weekend availability is essential.