Avalon Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Katoomba is looking for an experienced and creative bartender to join the team.
A thorough knowledge of mixology, wines, popular liquor and cocktails is required.
The ever-popular Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is set in the historic Savoy picture theatre building at Katoomba, and combines playful art-deco charm with hearty food, friendly service and spectacular Blue Mountains views.
Key Requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Proven working experience as a bar tender
- A friendly, welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests
- Ability to multi-task and work in a very busy environment
- Flexible schedule with availability on nights, weekends and holiday periods
- Hold a current RSA, with a working knowledge of the Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Barista skills an advantage
**Responsibilities**:
- Full bar service including wine, beer and crafted cocktails
- Check customer identification to ensure they are of legal drinking age
- Maintaining inventory and bar supplies
- Making drinks in a quick and efficient manner
- Ability to keep the bar organised, stocked and clean
- Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and dining room
- Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
- Assist in the planning and presentation of bar and cocktail menu and specials
- Assisting in restaurant when required
This is a casual role, working mostly evenings and weekends.
If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- KATOOMBA, NSW 2780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- RSA (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person