Premium Hotel Bartender – 30h+ Part-Time, Daymaker Flair

EVT Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT &

Movie tickets and cinema discounts

Staff meals and uniforms

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth opportunities

Paid parental leave

Community & volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QT Queenstown, part of EVT Group, is seeking a bartender to join the premium hospitality team. The role is part-time with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week, ideal for candidates who thrive in a vibrant hotel setting and love delivering standout drinks to a curious guest base.

Based in Queenstown, NZ, the property features 225 lake-view rooms and multiple outlets. Bring your craft, personality and energy to help the team shine and create memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender in a hotel, bar or premium hospitality venue.
• Solid cocktail knowledge and the technique to back it up, with a genuine eye for quality and presentation.
• A personality that makes guests feel like they picked exactly the right place to spend their evening.
• Impeccable personal presentation and a cool head when the bar is three deep.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, attentive bar service to guests, reading the room and staying one step ahead of what they need.
• Prepare and serve a full range of beverages to the QT standard, ensuring every drink that leaves the bar is consistent, well-presented and worth coming back for.
• Know the menu inside out, from cocktails and spirits to food pairings and specials, and share that knowledge with guests in a way that feels natural.
• Keep your section stocked, clean and guest-ready throughout service, completing all opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Handle payments accurately, follow all cashiering and RSA policies and ensure all bar equipment is well maintained.
• Participate in training sessions, attend scheduled meetings and support other outlets when the team needs a hand.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Presentation

Flexibility

Bar operations

Tools

Bar equipment

Job description

QT Queenstown, part of EVT Group, is seeking a bartender to join the premium hospitality team. The role is part-time with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week, ideal for candidates who thrive in a vibrant hotel setting and love delivering standout drinks to a curious guest base.

Based in Queenstown, NZ, the property features 225 lake-view rooms and multiple outlets. Bring your craft, personality and energy to help the team shine and create memorable experiences for guests.