Hospitality Professional - Bartender

Hilton; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Professional leadership development

Worldwide career opportunities

Access to Hilton University and over 5

000 online learning programs

Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned_

Discounted accommodation and F&B rates

Discounted gym membership

Participate in recognition programs

Job summary

Hilton Queenstown invites you to join the Wakatipu Grill as a Bartender, delivering quality beverages and memorable guest experiences in a premium dining environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, hospitality training preferred, and fluent English. Flexible shifts and a passion for hospitality are essential to thrive at Hilton.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality training is a plus
• Proven experience in a similar role in a hotel
• Excellent communication, grooming, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Friendly, professional, and guest-focused
• Able to work flexible shifts

Responsibilities

• Guest Reception: Greet guests warmly, manage reservations, and ensure smooth seating arrangements.
• Service Support: Assist service staff with table setup, clearing, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the outlet.
• Guest Experience: Provide attentive service, respond to guest inquiries, and ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Coordination & Communication: Liaise with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
• Presentation Standards: Maintain high standards of personal grooming and outlet appearance in line with brand guidelines.
• Safety & Hygiene: Follow health, safety, and hygiene protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for guests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Grooming

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Friendly and professional

Able to work flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality training

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will greet guests with a smile and ensure they feel valued from the moment they walk in. As aBartender, you’re not just making guests feel at home – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Join the team at Wakatipu Grill, Hilton Queenstown's signature restaurant, where exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and stunning lakefront views come together to create memorable guest experiences.

As a Bartender, you will be at the heart of the guest experience, crafting quality beverages, building authentic connections with guests, and delivering service that reflects Hilton's world-class standards. You'll work in a fast-paced, premium dining environment where attention to detail, product knowledge, and a passion for hospitality are key to success.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

Guest Reception: Greet guests warmly, manage reservations, and ensure smooth seating arrangements.

Service Support: Assist service staff with table setup, clearing, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the outlet.

Guest Experience: Provide attentive service, respond to guest inquiries, and ensure a pleasant dining experience.

Coordination & Communication: Liaise with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.

Presentation Standards: Maintain high standards of personal grooming and outlet appearance in line with brand guidelines.

Safety & Hygiene: Follow health, safety, and hygiene protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for guests.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality training is a plus

Proven experience in a similar role in a hotel

Excellent communication, grooming, and interpersonal skills

Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Friendly, professional, and guest-focused

Able to work flexible shifts

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member’s professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:

• Workplace flexibility (work life balance)
• Professional leadership development framework
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs
• Free events and activities
• Discounted gym membership
• Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform
• Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally
• Participate in ongoing recognition programs
• Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
• Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities
• Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore ourCareers Blogto see why we’re more than a great place to stay-we’re a great place to work.