Bar Team (Full-Time)

Cook Brothers Bars; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Brothers Bars is searching for a full-time bartender with management potential in Auckland. This role involves creating memorable customer experiences through drinks service, while offering competitive pay and clear advancement pathways. The ideal candidate is energetic, professional, and passionate about the hospitality industry, ready to join a supportive team in a lively atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Industry-leading training

Staff discounts

Opportunities at multiple locations

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Energetic, flexible, and hardworking individuals with hospitality experience.
• Passionate about creating drinks and memorable experiences.
• Possess a fun personality to enhance customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and charming customers.
• Making and serving cocktails and various beverages.
• Setting up the bar and completing opening and closing duties.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Customer Service

Drink Preparation

Professionalism

Enthusiasm

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a full-time bartender with management potential, especially if you bring relevant experience. This evening role requires availability on Fridays and Saturdays, starting with approximately 20–25 hours per week, with opportunities for advancement into more senior positions.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Greeting and charming customers.
• Making, serving, and selling cocktails, coffees, shots, bottled drinks, mixed drinks, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Setting up the bar for busy periods, completing opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and maintaining the bar area.
• Promoting products and upselling.
• Washing glassware, arranging bottles and glasses, tapping kegs, and attaching supply lines.
• Handling customer payments.
• Assisting the sales manager as required.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive pay with transparent pathways for advancement.
• Industry-leading training and professional development.
• Staff discounts across all sites.
• Opportunities to work at multiple locations.
• A supportive and encouraging team environment.

Skills / Experience

We are looking for energetic, flexible, and hardworking individuals with hospitality experience who are eager to grow. You should also:

• Have a passion for creating drinks and memorable experiences.
• Approach situations professionally.
• Possess a fun personality to enhance customer experiences.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to your work.

The Businesses

Freeman and Grey, located in Ponsonby, is known for its pizzas and lively atmosphere, especially on Friday and Saturday nights with DJs, multiple bars, and a bustling crowd.

Our Story

Cook Brothers Hospitality Group, established in 2004, has created some of New Zealand’s most beloved bars and restaurants nationwide, offering outstanding food and beverages with warm hospitality. Visit us online or join us in person!

Click Apply to start your journey with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Check us out!

https://www.freemanandgrey.co.nz

https://www.cookbrothersbars.co.nz/