Mixologist/Bartender

Mocktail & Cocktail Mixologist

Company: Unique African Restaurant

Location: Canberra City, ACT

About Us

Unique African Restaurant is a premium pan-African dining and cultural venue opening in the heart of Canberra City. We’re bringing together elevated African cuisine, vibrant culture, exceptional hospitality and live entertainment to create a unique dining experience in Canberra.

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented, creative and experienced Mocktail & Cocktail Mixologist to help build our beverage offering from the ground up.

Initially, the role will focus on creating exceptional non-alcoholic mocktails, with the opportunity to transition into full cocktail service once our liquor licence is approved.

You’ll have the creative freedom to develop signature, Instagram-worthy drinks that complement our African-inspired menu and premium dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and prepare premium mocktails for daily service, special occasions and events

* Help develop a distinctive signature drinks menu, including African-inspired flavours and ingredients

* Create visually impressive drinks with beautiful garnishes and presentation

* Maintain consistency in flavour, quality, portioning and presentation

* Assist with bar and beverage station setup and organisation

* Monitor beverage ingredients, garnishes and stock levels

* Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards

* Suggest seasonal, themed and event-specific drink specials

* Deliver warm, professional and friendly guest service

* Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience

* Transition into cocktail preparation and alcoholic beverage service once our liquor licence is approved and all licensing requirements are met

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience as a mixologist, bartender or professional drink maker

* Strong mocktail and/or cocktail-making skills

* Creativity and confidence in developing original drinks

* Excellent knowledge of flavour combinations, garnishing, glassware and presentation

* Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

* Reliable, professional and well-presented

* Ability to work evenings, weekends and events as required

* RSA certification, or willingness to obtain the required certification before serving alcohol

* Fine-dining, restaurant, lounge or high-volume hospitality experience is highly regarded

* Knowledge of African or tropical flavours is an advantage, but not essential

What We Offer

* The opportunity to help shape the drinks program of a brand-new premium African restaurant

* Creative freedom to develop signature drinks

* A vibrant and culturally rich working environment

* Opportunity to grow with the restaurant as our beverage and bar program expands

* The chance to have your creations become part of the signature Unique African experience

To Apply

Please send your resume along with a short introduction about your drink-making experience and style to:

Uniqueafricanrestaurant.com.au

If you have photos or videos of mocktails or cocktails you’ve created, we’d love to see them too.

Join us and help create a drinks experience Canberra will remember.

Pay: $28.47 – $42.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Free drinks

Work Location: In person