BAR ATTENDANT – Sails Restaurant

Be part of something exciting on Hamilton Island! The newly refurbished Sails Restaurant is reopening, bringing a fresh new look and vibrant energy to one of the island’s most iconic beachfront venues. Overlooking stunning Catseye Beach, Sails combines a relaxed, open-air atmosphere with refined dining and genuine, intuitive service.

We’re seeking an experienced Bar Attendant with strong cocktail and barista skills who thrives in a fast-paced, social environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering smooth, efficient, and engaging bar service - crafting quality drinks, maintaining exceptional presentation standards, and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

Your Role

As a Bar Attendant, you’ll work hands-on across all bar operations, from preparing specialty coffees and handcrafted cocktails to managing pre-batch production, syrups, and service prep. You’ll demonstrate excellent product knowledge, confident tray service, and an ability to anticipate guest needs in a busy, high-energy venue.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Create and serve cocktails with precision, including working with pre-batch and house-made syrups

• Prepare and serve barista-quality coffee with consistency and care

• Deliver intuitive, attentive service that enhances every guest interaction

• Maintain bar presentation, stock levels, and cleanliness to high standards

• Support smooth service flow between bar and floor teams

• Engage confidently with guests, offering recommendations and warm, genuine hospitality

• Handle transactions accurately and efficiently while maintaining service focus

What we’re looking for

You are a confident, energetic hospitality professional with a genuine passion for your craft. You have solid experience working in busy bar environments and thrive under pressure while maintaining composure and professionalism.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Strong cocktail-making experience, including batching and syrup preparation

• Barista experience with demonstrated coffee skills

• Confidence carrying trays and working across both bar and floor service

• A natural flair for intuitive service - reading the room, anticipating needs, and responding thoughtfully

• A positive, hands-on attitude and commitment to teamwork

• Nationally Recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate (Essential)
  
   

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