Bartender

About Gimlet

Gimlet is a dynamic restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, with a sophisticated menu, three goblet wine list, and world-class signature drinks that reflect seasonality. It is a timeless and classic 1920’s-era dining room that evokes nostalgia and decadence, and commands a good time. This is an opportunity to be a part of a creative, energetic team and contribute to our strong sense of house culture.

About the role

Gimlet is seeking experienced bar staff who are hands on, have a strong work ethic, creative drive, and are eager to support the Bar Leadership team as we grow and develop our team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous cocktail bartending experience in successful venues and will be seeking an opportunity to work collaboratively with others, support leadership, and be passionate about the service experience. Central to this position are passion for food and beverage, creativity, ability to embody a strong service culture of excellence, and genuine hospitality.

About Trader House

Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Côte Basque, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.

Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.

What you can expect:

• Attractive pay and gratuities paid weekly

• Internal promotions – grow with us

• Flexible roster with a mix of day and night shifts

• Innovative and engaging training programs across service, food, and beverage

• Access to WSET training with our Beverage Director and Gourmet Traveller’s 2020 Sommelier of the year, Leanne Altmann.

• A dynamic team environment that benefits from the sharing of knowledge and experience between all the Trader House venues

• The opportunity to work alongside respected industry leaders

• Job security –Trader House venues have been a leader in Melbourne’s restaurant scene for over a decade

• Staff discount at all Trader House venues, including Côte Basque, Cutler & Co., Builders Arms Hotel, Cumulus Inc., Gimlet, Supernormal, Morning Market and Meatsmith.

About us:

We are proud of our dynamic and diverse workforce, and are always striving for equality and inclusivity. We run restaurants driven by quality and integrity. Food and wine are our passion. If you’re a service-driven individual with a love for the industry and an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via Seek or contact [email protected] for further information.