Bartender

About the role

As a Bartender at Mama Shelter, you're not just making drinks and you bring the energy behind the bar. You know your way around a bar, can prepare cocktails confidently and handle a busy service without needing to be taught the basics. Just as importantly, you're outgoing, engaging and know how to chat, recommend and create a great vibe for our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and non-alcoholic drinks confidently and consistently
• Welcome and engage guests with energy, warmth and personality
• Follow Mama's recipes, presentation and service standards
• Recommend drinks and confidently answer guest questions
• Bring personality and a little showmanship while keeping service fast and smooth
• Set up, stock and maintain a clean, organised and service-ready bar
• Handle multiple orders while maintaining speed, quality and attention to detail
• Follow responsible alcohol service, hygiene and safety standards
• Work closely with the F&B team and jump in wherever needed

About you

• Bartending experience is required
• Confident with classic cocktails, spirits, wines and beers
• Able to handle bar service without needing to be taught the fundamentals
• Friendly, outgoing and naturally comfortable engaging with guests
• Fast, organised and calm in a busy, high-energy environment
• Good understanding of bar setup, stock handling, cleanliness and closing procedures
• Dependable, flexible and a strong team player
• Available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays