Bartender

• Opportunity for experienced Bar Staff to join our outstanding team
• Finish work by Midnight and enjoy work - life balance
• 50% Discounts and $99 room rates - yes please

Crystalbrook Kingsley has transformed Newcastle's former Council Administration Centre into an elegant and sophisticated 130-room five-star hotel with a signature rooftop bar and restaurant, lobby bar and café along with two private meeting venues. With the City Hall Civic Theatre, Newcastle Art Gallery and War Memorial moments away, Kingsley is culturally connected, celebrating what has been and what is to come.

At Crystalbrook Collection, we do things differently. Driven by our mission to harness the spirit of wonder, we embrace responsible luxury with positivity, creativity, and fun, delivering locally unique hospitality experiences for our community. We're not just another hotel group — we're a bold, sustainably minded collection that puts people and place at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values — We are Customer Obsessed, We are Collaborators, and We are Courageous — we're passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences and shaping a new era of hospitality.

Role Purpose:

We are looking for truly passionate, experienced, and outstanding Food & Beverage experts to join Crystalbrook Kingsley in Newcastle. We are proud to offer exceptional food and beverage experiences to all our guests and welcome applications from individuals with the experience in mixology and high-end bar service.

All positions reporting to the Venue Managers, working in collaboration with a well-established and dynamic food and beverage team.

Responsibilities:

Skills and experience:

• A natural ability to connect with people from around the globe
• Demonstrated experience in cocktail and wine service
• An absolute passion for your chosen 'trade'
• Ability to offer savvy suggestions on beverages to impress any indecisive guest.
• Provide that insight into the best spirits, wines and cocktails to suit the palette or the mood.
• A knowledge of great cocktails and local ingredients
• Having initiative to learn more and do more to contribute to having the best service-reputation in town
• Demonstrate your interest in hospitality and service industry through study or experience in customer service
• current Valid NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Card

Why Us:

You will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, collaborative and agile environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing including:

• 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
• $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
• Enhanced parental Leave and lifestyle benefits
• A commitment to a green future through enhanced sustainability practices
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways
• A culture of collaboration, elevating experiences and diversity
• Limitless career opportunities in a fast growing, dynamic environment
• Regular service recognition and team engagement events

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can support you to perform at your best.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, proudly showcasing Australia's newest portfolio of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars where differences are applauded. In just seven years, we own and manage luxury hotel assets worth over AU$1 billion across NSW and QLD. Our growth trajectory continues with exciting plans for new hotels in Adelaide and Canberra during 2026 and continued ambitions for further expansion both domestically and internationally.

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