Event Waitstaff & Bartenders | Darling Group

Darling Group | Melbourne VIC

Darling Group's Functions & Events team is growing, and we're looking for experienced, energetic event waitstaff and bartenders to join our team across some of Melbourne's most distinctive event spaces.

From weddings and cocktail parties to corporate events, private dinners and large-scale celebrations, you'll work across incredible venues including Higher Ground, The Terrace and The Observatory at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, as well as other Darling Group locations throughout Melbourne.

If you love the energy of a busy event, take pride in great service and enjoy working as part of a strong team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Casual and part-time positions available

• Flexible event-based shifts

• Night and weekend work available

• Opportunities to work across multiple Darling Group venues

• Award rates and applicable penalty rates

As part of our events team, you'll help deliver polished, attentive and memorable service from event set-up through to the final guest departure.

Event Waitstaff

• Provide professional food and beverage service

• Tray and canapé service

• Wine and beverage service

• Table service for seated events

• Assist with event set-up, resets and pack-down

• Work closely with supervisors, chefs and the wider events team to keep service running smoothly

Event Bartenders

• Set up and operate event bars

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and spirits

• Deliver fast, friendly and accurate service during high-volume events

• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked bar

• Assist with bar set-up and pack-down

We're looking for people who are confident, reliable and genuinely enjoy hospitality.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in functions, events, restaurants or bars

• A warm, professional and guest-focused approach

• Excellent communication and presentation

• The ability to remain calm and switched on during busy services

• Strong attention to detail and a great work ethic

• Availability for evening and weekend shifts, particularly Fridays and Saturdays

• A current Victorian RSA for bartending and beverage service roles

Experience is highly regarded, but we're also happy to hear from enthusiastic hospitality people with the right attitude who are keen to develop their event experience.

Darling Group is a Melbourne-based hospitality group behind venues including Higher Ground, Top Paddock, Cheri, The Kettle Black, The Terrace, The Observatory, Darling Cafe, Dundas & Faussett, Token, Bambu Asian Eating House and Stringers Sorrento.

Our events span some of Melbourne's most unique locations, from the heritage surrounds of Higher Ground to The Terrace and The Observatory within Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Across every event, our focus is on outstanding food, beautiful spaces and genuinely memorable hospitality.

• Work across some of Melbourne's most recognised hospitality and event venues

• Be part of events at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

• Outstanding training and support

• Flexible shifts across a growing events calendar

• Opportunities to pick up additional work across the wider Darling Group

• Career progression for people looking to grow within hospitality

• A professional, respectful and high-energy team environment

If you're looking for great hospitality work, exceptional venues and a strong events team to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and tell us a little about your hospitality experience and availability.