Bartender - Cuvee Lounge Bar

Company Description

Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.

Located in the heart of Brisbane city, Sofitel Brisbane Central is known for its sophisticated luxury accommodation, world-class dining, and impeccable hospitality. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites offer refined French luxury, and with personalised service that comes from the heart, this is Brisbane’s best accommodation experience. The hotel also features elegant and indulgent food and beverage outlets, an executive lounge, two fitness centres, a day spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

Job Description

Our sophisticated Cuvee Lounge Bar, located in the heart of Brisbane City, is seeking a skilled and charismatic Bartenders to join our team. Create memorable mixology whilst indulging your curiosity and passion for different flavours and ingredients. Extending your knowledge of cocktails, spirits and beers, you can delight guests with new taste experiences. Take the pride in serving the drinks they know, just the way they love them and with every perfect serve, the more you can enjoy each day.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including signature cocktails, wines, and spirits
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing recommendations and answering questions about our menu offerings
• Maintain a clean and organised bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Accurately process customer orders and handle cash and credit card transactions using our POS system
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure timely and efficient food service
• Monitor and maintain bar inventory, placing orders for supplies as needed
• Assist in creating new cocktail recipes and seasonal drink specials
• Ensure adherence to responsible alcohol service practices and local regulations.

Qualifications

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Proven experience as a bartender, preferably in an upscale lounge or cocktail bar setting
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification
• Completion of a Barista course and Wine and Spirit (WSET) training is preferable
• Expert knowledge of mixology techniques and current cocktail trends
• Knowledge of food and beverage pairing is a plus
• Passion for excellent customer service, with the ability to communicate fluently in English
• Strong multitasking abilities and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Bring your passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• Discounts for ambassadors, families and friends at Accor Hotels worldwide
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
• Laundered uniforms.

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