Bartender/server

We're looking for experienced and creative bartenders to join the team at Avalon Restaurant and Bowery Kitchen & Bar in Katoomba.

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.

Bowery Kitchen & Bar is a new local meeting place designed especially for casual eating, drinking and socialising, serving brunch, lunch and dinner.

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
- Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Assist in the planning and presentation of bar and cocktail menu and specials
- Assisting in restaurant dining room when required

This is a casual role, working mostly evenings and weekends. You must be available to work during school holiday periods.

If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- KATOOMBA, NSW 2780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- RSA (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person