Bartender | Little Mez

Futurebars; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wellness perks

Pro development courses

Job summary

Future Hospitality Group’s Little Mez in Queenstown is seeking a bartender to join a premium drinks-led venue. You’ll shake, stir, pour, and move between bar and floor to deliver outstanding guest experiences from start to finish.

We’re looking for solid cocktail and bartending experience, confidence and a great attitude. You’ll enjoy a fast-paced, intimate bar environment and share your knowledge of premium spirits with guests; agave knowledge is a bonus, teachable by us.

Qualifications

• Solid cocktail and bartending experience.
• Confidence, personality and genuine guest engagement.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, intimate bar environment.
• Interest in premium spirits; agave knowledge is a bonus and teachable.
• Reliable team player with a great attitude on every shift.

Responsibilities

• Shaking, stirring and pouring seriously good cocktails.
• Moving between the bar and floor to deliver great service from start to finish.
• Getting to know our premium tequila and mezcal range and sharing that knowledge with guests.
• Keeping the bar organised, stocked and ready for service.
• Working closely with the team to keep things flowing on busy nights.

Skills

Cocktail bartending

Guest engagement

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Shaking, stirring and pouring seriously good cocktails.
• Moving between the bar and floor to deliver great service from start to finish.
• Getting to know our premium tequila and mezcal range and sharing that knowledge with guests.
• Keeping the bar organised, stocked and ready for service.
• Working closely with the team to keep things flowing on busy nights.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Solid cocktail and bartending experience.
• Confidence, personality and genuine guest engagement.
• Someone who enjoys a fast-paced, intimate bar environment.
• An interest in premium spirits. Agave knowledge is a bonus, but we can teach you.
• A reliable team player who brings a great attitude to every shift.

WHY LITTLE MEZ?

You’ll be joining Future Hospitality Group, giving you access to opportunities across some of Queenstown’s best-known hospitality venues.

Career Growth: Clear pathways and opportunities across our multi-venue group.
Training: Free professional development courses worth up to $550 each.
Perks: Staff discounts across 11+ Queenstown venues.
Wellness: Discounted gym and Pilates memberships, free flu jabs and industry ski pass rates.
Culture: A tight-knit team that loves great drinks, great hospitality and having a good time doing it.